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I really loved this book. Nick Hayes discusses the land privatisation in the UK (mainly England), focusing on a different aspect in each chapter, such as the evolution of trespassing laws, the links to British colonialism or 'illegal' immigration. He does this quite beautifully by associating each of these topics to a specific animal (e.g. hares,  cockroaches, toads) that is usually found in the English countryside and symbolism behind it. He also narrates some of his experiences with trespassing into private land, revealing the joys of it but also acknowledging the dangers. Although at first I found the shift between his trespassing adventures and the informational material a bit confusing, I think it really adds to the book. Definitely a recommended read.

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