A review by rhonaea
The Whistleblower by Robert Peston

4.0

Perfect holiday reading, a gripping political thriller full of dark deeds, devilish doings and flawed characters. To say this is history re-writ and full of “thinly disguised characters” (I bet Peston would like £1 for every time a reviewer says this about his first novel!) is an understatement. All that said, first novel, flaws and all, this kept my attention well and I enjoyed going back to 1st May 1997, when the country rode on a tide of faith in new leadership, before it ultimately crashed out on spin, cynicism and disappointment. If you enjoyed House of Cards,  you’ll appreciate this.