Making Nice

Name: Making Nice
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781472992895
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By Ferdinand Mount

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Making Nice by Ferdinand Mount delves into themes of identity and familial relationships through the lens of an unconventional family. The narrative explores the intricacies of these relationships, capturing everyday struggles and poignant connections. It's a reflective tale that combines humour with emotional depth, offering a glimpse into the complexities of human interactions.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a witty and insightful exploration of family dynamics and societal norms. With a mix of humour and keen observation, it delves into the nuances of everyday life, revealing the tensions and connections that bind us. Whether you're intrigued by character-driven narratives or sharp social commentary, this story offers a rewarding read.

Making Nice

A deliciously funny political satire from the bestselling author of Cold Cream and the Sunday Times Book of the Year Kiss Myself Goodbye

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The deliciously sharp new novel from Ferdinand Mount, author of the Sunday Times Book of the Year Kiss Myself Goodbye

Ferdinand Mount’s stinging satire plunges into the dubious world of London PR firms, the back rooms of Westminster, and the campaign trail in Africa and America. We follow the hapless Dickie Pentecost, a redundant diplomatic correspondent for a foundering national newspaper, together with his stern oncologist wife, Jane, and their daughters Flo, an aspiring ballerina, and the quizzical teenager Lucy.

The whole family finds themselves entangled in an ever more alarming series of events revolving around the elusive Ethel (full name Ethelbert), the dynamic founder of the soaring public relations agency Making Nice.

With echoes of Evelyn Waugh and The Thick of It, Making Nice is a masterly take on the madness of contemporary society and the limitless human capacity for self-deception.

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Making Nice by Ferdinand Mount is praised for its exquisite writing and ability to draw readers into a world filled with deceptive truths, offering both warmth and insight. The storytelling is described as irresistible, showcasing Mount's status as one of the finest prose stylists. The novel is noted for its humour and elegance, with critics eagerly anticipating Mount's future works.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472992895

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Ferdinand Mount is a novelist, essayist and former editor of the Times Literary Supplement from 1991 to 2002. He was previously head of the Number Ten Policy Unit under Margaret Thatcher. As a journalist, he has contributed regular columns to The Spectator, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Times. His novel Of Love and Asthma, part of a six-volume series, A Chronicle of Modern Twilight, won the Hawthornden Prize in 1992. He lives in North London with his family.

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