Astute and incisive critique of the British state and its class system and corruption.

More than 150 years onwards enough if white supremacy survives to enable MAGA, AfD and Farage. Because these people are arrogantly ignorant and revel in their ignorance. We need more books like this:

Despite all the mayhem, my cat decided that my time is better spent on Bluesky rather than reading the fabulous Anthony Doerr book.

While the world order collapses and economies (and forests) burn, my cat is taking a moment to appreciate the bountiful amount of butterflies to hunt.

If you get an opportunity to see The Seagull - with Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke - go! What a superb and emotional production.