The Speechwriter by Martin McKenzie-Murray

The Speechwriter

Martin McKenzie-Murray

272 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction politics speculative fiction challenging dark funny medium-paced

Description

In his fiction debut, erstwhile speechwriter and Saturday Paper journalist Martin McKenzie-Murray takes us on a frantic, funny, and surreal journey through the corridors of power.Toby, former speechwriter to the PM, has reached a new low: locked b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
dark 54%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.83

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