I couldn't think of a better time for this book to have been released. November 2020 was just a few weeks before legendary host Alex Trebek's passing. That element alone adds a timely nature to this book about a show that has been around for almost forty years.

I think anyone who has watched Jeopardy would enjoy this book. While I haven't watched Jeopardy much in recent years, it is something I grew up watching either after dinner or while we were eating. Jeopardy and its counter-part Wheel of Fortune were shows that the whole family could agree on watching. This book goes into detail about everything to do with Jeopardy, from casting and how contestants are chosen (including the infamous 'Jeopardy quiz'), to how the show was invented, to how the categories and answers are written and more.

It was an enjoyable listen on audio, and McNear's writing is fun and witty. She shares the history of Jeopardy well. I think she proves that she has done her research too because I felt this book was incredibly thorough. I don't think I have any questions about Jeopardy that have been left unanswered by this book. I also learned a lot about the show which is why this book was so insightful.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who has ever watched Jeopardy, whether it was just one episode or every episode ever aired. I think any reader would learn something new from this book about one of the longest-running television game shows of our time.