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Depraved New World

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Depraved New World

By: John Crace
Narrated by: George Weightman
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AS FEATURED IN WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2023
From bestselling author and beloved Guardian columnist John Crace comes a blisteringly hilarious tour through the whirlwind of post-Brexit Britain, from the ousting of Boris to the dawn of a new era . . . sort of.
O brave new world, that has such people in't. Or not. William Shakespeare clearly had never imagined a clusterf*ck on this scale. Given the state of the country right now, he would be in need of a long lie down.
Another month, another prime minister - how many have we been through now? But fear not: despite all the nonsense that has spewed forth from Westminster over the past two years, John Crace's brilliantly lacerating political sketches have provided the nation with some desperately needed relief.
Taking in everything from Partygate, BoJo's drawn-out farewell and the disastrous reign of Liz Truss, to the
psychodrama of the Tory leadership contest(s), the return of Rishi Sunak and the shenanigans of his impressively inept colleagues, Depraved New World is a worryingly funny collection which captures British politics at its most absurd.

©2023 John Crace (P)2023 Guardian Faber Publishing Politics & Government Funny Witty Comedy

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When I bought this audiobook I knew John Grace wouldn’t disappoint as both my husband and I are great admirers of his writing. Even when you’re a Tory you can’t help but be amused by his account of post-Brexit Britain. If only the powers that be would see events as clearly as Grace does. The book makes a wonderful Christmas present for anyone with an interest in politics. Even if you are only aware of major political events, you will appreciate how Grace describes how the nation got where we currently are.

Sharp, witty and to the point

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I enjoyed every chapter of this very funny but insightful book. Very well written and brilliantly read, it’s a sad comment on the current politics of the UK.

Hilarious but exactly to the point

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This is a great selection of John’s satiric column and a great account of the shambles that is the government.

Wonderful summary of the onnishambles

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After 20 years in Los Angeles I couldn’t wait to get back to sanity and home but, hey, somebody had stolen my country. After two years I packed up and left for France watching Brexit in disbelief.
Thank you John for this superb look at where British politics has sunk to

LOL as we go down the drain.

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Crace brings to life all too graphically the stupendous incompetence of the Conservative government individually and collectively.
A horrifying story that most of us over the age of 40 at least would never have believed could be a description of the United Kingdom in our lifetimes

Wonderfully well observed

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John Crace’s demolition of ‘Rish’, Truss, Patel and co was an absolute joy! An excellent and ‘laugh out loud’ listen.

Exquisite…

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Whilst none of the story was new, I did find Crace’s take on it very funny! Definitely worth a read.

Very funny

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I always try
and read the column, great story telling. Keep it up, of all those that deserve it!

I like this style of politically focused humour

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Thoroughly enjoyable - if painful - romp through a disastrous period of UK political history. Particularly, the brilliant reading voice, perfect timbre and excellent light impressions.
Only minor criticism would be the overly repetitive use of nicknames (even though they were spot on in appropriateness).

So much material!

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a humorously written recent history of the post brexit political madness that has descended upon our country

unfortunately very true!

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