[ SECRET POST #2242 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2242 ⌋

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Comments

question for people who have read the book

[(Anonymous)]

is it really realistic?

I haven't read the book (nor have much interest to do so, to be honest), but went on a review-reading spree after it came out, and heard people say that small English towns like the one in the book are like that

is it true? I mean, from what I've read of reviews, opinions, descriptions, quotes, etc., the characters sound like depressing caricatures of real people

Re: question for people who have read the book

[(Anonymous)]

Well as someone who works in a social services setting, so with characters like those in the book, and in England, I would say it's realistic but life isn't really as grim as she would have it. The thing I love about Britain, having lived in other places, is that it is so mixed, and life is pretty OK for most people. Yes there's people who struggle, and the welfare state is being eroded, but there is a safety net in this country that is at least still there for people. And some pretty good social workers and the like as well.

Re: question for people who have read the book

[(Anonymous)]

I was not expecting such a well-rounded and informative answer; thank you!

Re: question for people who have read the book

[veronica_rich]

From a purely political angle, it's realistic enough - not 100 percent of course, extremes are pulled just that much more for the sake of drama. But I used to be a reporter in two small counties in two states, and I've covered various councils, commissions, school boards, etc. for 19 years, and I can tell you the personalities in this book are quite realistic compared to some of the thousands of articles I've had to write in the line of my job.

Re: question for people who have read the book

[(Anonymous)]

oh, thank you!