happyanddandy Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 What an extraordinarily good read. Tim Lott takes us through the reign of Maggie Thatcher via the Buck family. It begins with the demise of one of the main characters so that all the way through the book you know it is going to end badly. As someone who never peeks at the back page I found that disturbing. I wonder if the author wants us to feel despondent about the Thatcher years before we even start reading the story proper? Charlie Buck is a printing press compositor, a union man living in a city council flat. Maureen is a meek housewife without dreams. A picture of ordinariness, their lives then change dramatically over 11 years of the iron lady's reign reflecting her policies of challenging the unions, selling off council properties and 'yuppification'. What a riveting read. Takes you right back to the 80's with a bump. Unusual in that you know ultimately what is going to happen in the end. Highly recommend this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renniemist Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks for a good review HandD. That certainly sounds interesting and one to keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I gave this one to my brother in law for Xmas. Glad to know it was good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshman Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Just picked this one up today. Really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupup nelah Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Good read - White City Blue by Lott is also good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have made a note to look out for this book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severnlad Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Sounds like a book that I will enjoy HappyD, look forward to borrowing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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