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A review by melc
The Proof of My Innocence by Jonathan Coe
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Jonathan Coe is so clever - he writes thoroughly entertaining books, of seemingly any genre he chooses to turn his hand to, woven with acute political and social insights.
This novel was very meta, with a book within a book structure, riffing with murder mystery, dark academia and autofiction genres.
The commentary on right wing extreme Conservatism and it's relationship with flagship educational institutions was terrifying.
Above all I enjoy Coe's accurate, insightful descriptions of people and society and the backdrop of Liz Truss's brief leadership and the death of Queen Elizabeth were very well drawn.
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.
This novel was very meta, with a book within a book structure, riffing with murder mystery, dark academia and autofiction genres.
The commentary on right wing extreme Conservatism and it's relationship with flagship educational institutions was terrifying.
Above all I enjoy Coe's accurate, insightful descriptions of people and society and the backdrop of Liz Truss's brief leadership and the death of Queen Elizabeth were very well drawn.
This honest review is given with thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.