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majaisabella's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Beyond phenomenal. This book was an incisive critique of the current state of Britain’s distance, divided, and - as a result - often callous political landscape, and the inescapable role class plays in every aspect of both Westminster politics and our every day lives. As a pretty radical left winger myself, it’s been a while since I read a book that actually proposed new ideas and looked at well-trodden issues (in left wing circles at least) from a refreshing new angle. I particularly enjoyed the unique lens the author approached these issues from, as he is not an English middle-class Labour voter who has no proximity to the issues, but indeed the opposite in many ways, and this perspective is sorely needed in UK left wing politics, I believe. I learned a lot from this book, and I enjoyed the listening experience greatly. Darren McGarvey is a new name to me, but not one I’ll forget in a hurry!
bethanylouise17's review against another edition
challenging
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medium-paced
5.0
cniciioo's review against another edition
4.0
As I steadily plod on in years, the number of experiences I've had that reflects Darrens commentary or insight similarly grows. I've seen first hand the effects that Darren discusses in his book, not least due to living in similar communities but also in working in the homelessness sector in Scotlands biggest city. He absolutely hits the nail on the head with this commentary and explains valuable and thought provoking concepts in an incredibly real and expressive manner. I found myself saying 'Exactly!' out loud several times in agreement with his, and other folks, observations.
If you haven't read 'Poverty Safari', put that on your list next, and hopefully see you in the trenches fighting for better things.
If you haven't read 'Poverty Safari', put that on your list next, and hopefully see you in the trenches fighting for better things.
colquhoun_n's review
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5.0
This might be the best book about class, politics, economics, and social issues I’ve ever read
capacitorofflux's review against another edition
challenging
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inspiring
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medium-paced
5.0
cazxxx's review
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4.0
preads's review
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4.0
This critique of British society is self- reflective and wildly informative. McGarvey reopens the conversation around class which has become taboo in our neoliberal age. This book should enrage you into forging a better society for yourself and others