Outstanding narration!

This book is as true today as it was nearly one hundred years ago. Extremely well written, you can emphasise with all the characters, they all have their own opinions. It’s definitely an eye opener this book, to what you know and what you think you know.
I read this 30 years ago and couldn’t relate to it. The narrator just made this one of my favourites.

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A timely reminder

Being the unabridged version this is a long book. And does labour the point now and again but well worth sticking with as it shows how far things have come. But serves as a timely reminder not to become complacent.

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Should be required reading

It was recommeded to me and I'm so glad I read it. It resonates as much today as it did when first written. The story is as entertaining as the message is powerful!
It should be required reading.

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outstanding

This book should be read in every school. It should be part of the national curriculum.
Oh, but they won't do that will they!
After reading this book no working class person should ever vote Tory again.
Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson was a hero to many a working class man but he was just a con man.
The book is as relevant today as it was when it was published.

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great performance

what a book, if you are in a union and always wondered what it was all about, or if you have always thought things arent quite right in the world, listen to this. life changing, for the better

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quality book

the book is one of the best books I have read I have a hardback copy and have read it 5 times and listen to it on here about 5 times yes I am a decorator and how people were treated then is similar to how some bosses treat their workers today sneaking up on them expecting to much for no money and treating them like nobody's but all in all the book for me is 10 /10

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A must read

Loved it thanks to my Brother who kept on to me to read it you where right a good read for all left right or middle we all can learn from a book such as this, It should be reading for schools . Thoughts and thanks to my Brother James,

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Very different type of story

Really enjoyed listening. The characters really came alive and the political message was very clear. A long book but very well read and draws you into the world of mugsborough fantastic

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A modern classic!

I read this book 20 years ago as a young Carpenter and never forgot it. I was slightly anxious about revisiting it in audio format but I must say enjoyed it even more. It is heart breaking and hugely important at the same time.

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Timeless & relevant to all audiences.

This book illuminates the lives of working people & employers/business owners. Focussing on all we consume & the need to understand urgent actions needed to improve, peoples lives. Many give to charity but let's stop imagining if there was never a need for foodbanks, charity clothes & credit unions. Imagine instead that employers & business owners (big or small) offered everyone employment to nourish mental health & wellbeing, a true living wage that the upper echelons of society agreed for the better of humankind. Aristocracy and upper middle classes hang on to wealth that does not fit into shrouds. Make them go through the eye of the needle by example & stop all the hypocrisy of charity balls while their workers & children choose between heating & eating. You do not have to be there but it helps to walk in another person's shoes.
This book is looking through the eyes of another century but unfortunately not much has changed as we head into another recession while the wealthy count their millions, as usual.

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