Peace, David
GB84
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571314874
- author:
- Peace, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
GB84 by David Peace is a gripping and unflinching portrayal of Britain's darkest hour. Set against the backdrop of the 1984 miners' strike, this novel exposes the violence, corruption and power struggles that threatened to tear the nation apart. Through visceral prose, Peace recreates the brutal realities of a country on the brink of civil war. The struggle for influence in government, the dwindling powers of the NUM, and the corrupting influence of boardroom politics are all laid bare in this extraordinary novel. A powerful and unflinching exploration of one of Britain's most tumultuous periods, GB84 is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of British history.