Another England Hisham Matar and not actually living through

and not actually living through every dark moment with the characters

he can't believe it when a chance to escape arises

spellbinding and wonderfully immersive book - and one that truly makes you think

prayer-sessions and family visits are the background to more dramatic events

Another England Hisham Matar and not actually living through'A visionary book' Philip Pullman 'Essential and magnificent' George Monbiot 'Deft and wonderfully poetic' Grace Blakeley The right have hijacked Englishness. Can it be reclaimed? With the UK more divided than ever, England has re emerged as a potent force in our culture and politics. But today the dominant story told about our country serves solely the interests of the right. The only people who dare speak of Englishness are cheerleaders for Brexit,