![]() ![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. The first professional writer in her family and from the first generation to go to university (Academic Scholar, Somerville College, University of Oxford), she. The resulting work is a brilliant depiction of British society.' Bernardine Evaristo illuminating and fiercely damning of racism and prejudice in all their forms.' Tina Jackson, The Big issue 'In her outstanding new novel, Maggie Gee has audited the multi-ethnic, murderous matter of everyday suburban life and rendered it tender, sexy and alarming.' Jim Crace 'Maggie Gee bravely explores the nuances of racism from the perspective of the perpetrators. Gee handles moments of anger gracefully, moving skilfully between compassion and disgust.' Heather Clark, TLS 'An unashamedly contemporary novel - a millenium novel - complex, many-layered and as readable and quickly satisfying as a television soap.' Melissa Benn, The Independent 'Tackles an unspeakable subject with quiet courage. Alfred White, a London park keeper, still rules his home with fierce conviction and inarticulate tenderness. ![]() The Whites are an ordinary British family. 'There is much to admire in this novel, for it reminds us that racism not only devastates the lives of its victims, but also those of its perpetrators. This ambitious, groundbreaking novel takes on the taboo subject of racial hatred as it looks for the roots of violence within the family and within British society. ![]()
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