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All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain's Political Class
Tim Shipman
4.29 AVERAGE
54 reviews for:
All Out War: The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain's Political Class
Tim Shipman
4.29 AVERAGE
informative
medium-paced
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Wow — blown away by how detailed and broad this political history was, while still remaining interesting the whole way.
I did lose focus at times while listening to this, but I think that's mostly my own fault...
I haven't done any research into what else is out there but to me this is the definitive guide to everything Brexit, including how we got there and the immediate aftermath. I'd be hard-pressed to find a book as detailed and interesting. It really covered every angle!
Loved the appendices as well, especially the Boris Johnson articles.
I did lose focus at times while listening to this, but I think that's mostly my own fault...
I haven't done any research into what else is out there but to me this is the definitive guide to everything Brexit, including how we got there and the immediate aftermath. I'd be hard-pressed to find a book as detailed and interesting. It really covered every angle!
Loved the appendices as well, especially the Boris Johnson articles.
In a hundred years from now, someone writing about rise of neo-nationalism in western world might begin with 'It all gained momentum with Britain voting for Brexit'. This is the severity of Britain's vote in 2016 to leave EU. Or we can end up seeing it as something that happened and did not impact UK and the world in long run. It all remains to be seen. However, standing in 2017 when all the drama has already taken place, this one is a very good read to understand how, when and who played as actors in this political stage show called Brexit.
From 1950s onwards, the gravitational pull of third world has shifted from UK to America and Britain has slowly become that friend who just cannot resist the pull of her outgoing loud mouth friend. Thus, we are naturally more attracted towards what is happening in the USA (Trump vs Brexit) and when I saw this title in a local book store describing this book to be a comprehensive account of Brexit I picked it up to acquaint myself thinking this can come in handy in some future drawing room conversation. I have not been disappointed. It is book about the British political class and brings to life all the maneuvering of 'House of Cards' you never thought could be accurate.
The author does not take sides of the argument but instead defines the argument including the characters pleading the case and later stabbing each other to get in front of the race. I was not aware of probably 80% of the names in there and had to google them to understand the references but that is because I do not know UK's politics. I will not go into who did what in this game of winning the referendum because that is for you to go through and live the pages like I did. A thoroughly entertaining read despite the size.
From 1950s onwards, the gravitational pull of third world has shifted from UK to America and Britain has slowly become that friend who just cannot resist the pull of her outgoing loud mouth friend. Thus, we are naturally more attracted towards what is happening in the USA (Trump vs Brexit) and when I saw this title in a local book store describing this book to be a comprehensive account of Brexit I picked it up to acquaint myself thinking this can come in handy in some future drawing room conversation. I have not been disappointed. It is book about the British political class and brings to life all the maneuvering of 'House of Cards' you never thought could be accurate.
The author does not take sides of the argument but instead defines the argument including the characters pleading the case and later stabbing each other to get in front of the race. I was not aware of probably 80% of the names in there and had to google them to understand the references but that is because I do not know UK's politics. I will not go into who did what in this game of winning the referendum because that is for you to go through and live the pages like I did. A thoroughly entertaining read despite the size.
I’ve been on the lookout for a book about the Brexit Referendum and was really happy when I found this!!
Brilliantly written by Tim Shipman (Always been a fan) looking forward to the follow up books!!
Brilliantly written by Tim Shipman (Always been a fan) looking forward to the follow up books!!
informative
medium-paced
This is a comprehensive account of the debacle that was last years referendum and it's fast paced, interesting, humorous and insightful throughout. Despite the moments of levity, it's hard not to feel some anger at the approach of the main players to the issues - from all sides. Reading about just how pro-European Osborne and Cameron actually are, for example, was frustrating given the strident anti-EU tone they both adopted and played to throughout their political careers. No one really comes out of this bathed in any kind of glory and despite the author's admirable attempt to be even handed, I didn't find many of my assumptions and impressions of the people involved, to be changed. A great read for anyone interested in an incredibly tumultuous period of British political history.
challenging
informative
slow-paced
Na zo’n 300 blz (van de 688) afgehaakt. Leek me een boeiende bijspijkercursus over deze clusterfuck en hoewel vermakelijk geschreven, ook extreem gedetailleerd en daardoor vaak erg langdradig. Net als bij de echte Brexit vind ik het halverwege tijd om wat leuks te gaan doen.
It's unusual to throw terms like "definitive" around about histories written so soon after the events they describe. In this case however it seems likely that this will end up standing as the definitive account of the UK's Brexit referendum campaign and the (very) early repercussions.
Shipman has clearly had tremendous access and weaves his various sources together well to create a coherent overall narrative that highlights the politicking, venality and downright incompetence on both sides of the campaign.
Shipman has clearly had tremendous access and weaves his various sources together well to create a coherent overall narrative that highlights the politicking, venality and downright incompetence on both sides of the campaign.
Hard to add the rave reviews this book has already received and it more than lives up to the hype. Detailing the events in the many different camps (Stronger In, Vote Leave, Leave.eu, Cameron's circle, The Labour Party and more) it really feels like the definitive account of Brexit. The size of it might initially put some people off but it is an accessible read, written in clear and articulate prose and often has the tone of a thriller or high drama, which feels appropriate for the subject matter.
Personal highlights are:
- Explaining the relationship between Michael Gove and Boris Johnson, dating all the way back to university.
- The insights into the thoughts and conflicts in the Cameron-Osborne inner circle during the referendum.
- Showing the role of the influential Steve Baker in the referendum.
- Sketching out the character of the often caricatured Dominic Cummings.
- The (comparatively) brief but cutting descriptions of the Labour campaign.
With endless gems of quotes and information you can really sense just how much background research went into making this book and it all pays off. To my mind, this novel is the pinnacle of political journalism.
Personal highlights are:
- Explaining the relationship between Michael Gove and Boris Johnson, dating all the way back to university.
- The insights into the thoughts and conflicts in the Cameron-Osborne inner circle during the referendum.
- Showing the role of the influential Steve Baker in the referendum.
- Sketching out the character of the often caricatured Dominic Cummings.
- The (comparatively) brief but cutting descriptions of the Labour campaign.
With endless gems of quotes and information you can really sense just how much background research went into making this book and it all pays off. To my mind, this novel is the pinnacle of political journalism.