The Knives
The Knives is a 2016 British political thriller by Richard T. Kelly. The novel deals with fictional Home Secretary David Blaylock, a member of the Tory Party who tries to navigate the crisis of growing anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.K.
 First edition | |
| Author | Richard T. Kelly |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Published | September 27, 2016 |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-0571296668 |
Kelly began writing the novel in 2009 under the title Homeland which he eventually changed after the successful American T.V. show of the same name premiered in 2011.[1]
Plot
In 2010 ex-soldier David Baylock, a member of the Tory Party, struggles to juggle his political life.
Reception
The Knives received positive reviews upon its release. The Guardian called it "the best novel about modern politics I have read in years".[2] The Financial Times described it as "a sharp and engaging tale".[3]
References
- Kelly, Richard T (13 June 2017). "Richard T Kelly: 'I did Theresa May's job in my dreams for five years'". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- Cohen, Nick (9 August 2016). "The Knives by Richard T Kelly review – sharp end of Westminster life". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
- Wagner, Erica (12 August 2016). "'The Knives', by Richard T Kelly". Financial Times. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
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