Reviews round-up
One of Us
by Elizabeth Day
3 of 4 critics positive
4 reviews: 3 positives, 1 pan
What the critics said
Positive
Read the review ↗“Elizabeth Day’s smart writing expertly weaves the tales of five major characters”
Book review: What is the cost of privilege?
Positive
Read the review ↗“this state-of-the-nation sequel to The Party features a family at the centre of British political life”
One of Us by Elizabeth Day review – the inner lives of Tory MPs
Positive
Read the review ↗“Darkly funny tale of envy and power”
One of Us by Elizabeth Day: Darkly funny tale of envy and power
Pan
Read the review ↗“she isn't very good at it”
Elizabeth Day — is this how you fail at writing a novel?
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