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Proof of My Innocence
Proof of My Innocence | Jonathan Coe
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A blisteringly funny political critique wrapped up in a murder mystery, from one of Britain's most beloved novelistsPost-university life doesn't suit Phyl. Time passes slowly living back home with her parents, working a zero-hour contract serving Japanese food to tourists at Heathrow's Terminal 5. As for her budding plans of becoming a writer, those are going nowhere.That is, until family friend Chris comes to stay. He's been on the path to uncover a sinister think-tank, founded at Cambridge University in the 1980s, that's been scheming to push the British government in a more extreme direction. One that's finally poised to put their plans into action. But speaking truth to power can be dangerous--and power will stop at nothing to stay on top.As Britain finds itself under the leadership of a new Prime Minister whose tenure will only last for seven weeks, Chris pursues his story to a conference being held deep in the Cotswolds, where events take a sinister turn and a murder enquiry is soon in progress. But will the solution to the mystery lie in contemporary politics, or in a literary enigma that is almost forty years old?Darting between decades and genres, The Proof of My Innocence is a wickedly funny and razor-sharp new novel from one of Britain's most beloved novelists, showing how the key to understanding the present can often be found in the murkiest corners of the past.
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TrishB
Proof of My Innocence | Jonathan Coe
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Mehso-so

Not sure where to start with this- so-so because I finished so not a pan. But not as funny as usual, little smiles from me occasionally at generic ‘British crapness‘ observations.
Clever, but confusing and the story kept getting lost. I also dislike books within books. Maybe it is a pan 🤷‍♀️ anyway, don‘t rush to read.
Other opinions may differ 😁

squirrelbrain I shan‘t rush then! Too many other more promising books to read. 3w
BarbaraBB I won‘t either. Thanks for the heads up 3w
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