A review by gerhard
The Cockroach by Ian McEwan

2.0

McEwan has proven his skill with satire (Nutshell) and socio-political commentary (Solar), so this 'Kafka-in-reverse' (a cockroach turns into a man) pastiche is a curious misstep. Dull and plodding, it has a stellar premise in that said cockroach morphs into the UK PM, and launches a policy of economic 'reversalism' that quickly goes global. Sadly, the polemic outweighs the contrivance.