pickThis was available by the #AuthorOfTheMonth — a short novella but a garish and politically focused metaphor on the state of UK (& USA, sadly) and their political choices (read: mistakes).
Granted, I agree with his political points (although I don‘t know as much about the state of the UK) but I do genuinely enjoy his writing style. Definitely on the alternate end of the tone spectrum from ‘Atonement‘ but still good!
panBilled as a ‘Brexit satire‘, this slim volume (98 pages) is not so much a novella as a Doctor Who style plot thrown over an essay of McEwan‘s political opinions. There are some mildly amusing moments, but nothing new or enlightening. A bit disappointing, really.
On the plus side, that‘s the “#satire” box on my #JennyIs30 bingo card crossed off.
so-soA (sort of) fun Brexit satire/homage to Kafka from Ian McEwan. Is it well-written? Yes of course. Is it entertaining? At times, yes. Is the characterisation of the politicians of our lives accurate? Unfortunately yes. It‘s all recognisable stuff, but I‘m left feeling it‘s a bit undeveloped, or unrealised. It‘s a step up from Machines Like Me Mr McEwan, but you can do better.
Purged about 25 books from my stacks today and then rewarded myself by buying *one* book!
This 100-page novella is a Kafkaesque satire about a cockroach who wakes up as the Prime Minister of the UK. Deliciously pointed jab at the current PM at the helm of Brexit. 🇬🇧
The Cockroach | 
