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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
I've waited a long time to read this. It is afterwll some 8 months since Kevin Rudd replaced John Howard as the Australian Prime Minister. In many ways, though, the passage of time has rendered this book more enjoyable.
For those specifically interested in contemporary Australian politics and political personalities or in the art, science and manipulation of politics more generally – this is well worth reading. Written in Mungo MacCallum’s inimitable style, it is both insightful and humorous. For those of us still seeking to understand what happened and why: Mr MacCallum’s account may help. Or it may not.
For myself, the thought of Janette Howard as Hyacinth Bucket is the stuff of nightmares. And one really should be careful about one’s references to Alexander Downer. Throughout the book, political reality is lightened with acerbic wit, with cruel (but often accurate) observations and with recognisable character sketches of many of the key players.
I think this book is best enjoyed by those with some knowledge of the events (and people) described. Perhaps Australian expatriates who’ve missed out on living in Australia through the Howard Years might like to acquaint themselves of what they’ve missed. I definitely recommend this to those who’ve enjoyed Mr MacCallum’s earlier books. Commenting on politics may be serious, but it can also be funny.
For those specifically interested in contemporary Australian politics and political personalities or in the art, science and manipulation of politics more generally – this is well worth reading. Written in Mungo MacCallum’s inimitable style, it is both insightful and humorous. For those of us still seeking to understand what happened and why: Mr MacCallum’s account may help. Or it may not.
For myself, the thought of Janette Howard as Hyacinth Bucket is the stuff of nightmares. And one really should be careful about one’s references to Alexander Downer. Throughout the book, political reality is lightened with acerbic wit, with cruel (but often accurate) observations and with recognisable character sketches of many of the key players.
I think this book is best enjoyed by those with some knowledge of the events (and people) described. Perhaps Australian expatriates who’ve missed out on living in Australia through the Howard Years might like to acquaint themselves of what they’ve missed. I definitely recommend this to those who’ve enjoyed Mr MacCallum’s earlier books. Commenting on politics may be serious, but it can also be funny.