The Speechwriter by Martin McKenzie-Murray

The Speechwriter

Martin McKenzie-Murray

272 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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In his fiction debut, erstwhile speechwriter and Saturday Paper journalist Martin McKenzie-Murray takes us on a frantic, funny, and surreal journey through the corridors of power.Toby, former speechwriter to the PM, has reached a new low: locked b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 57%
lighthearted 28%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.87

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