As a white, conservative 75 YO male, I'd like to thank Tom for adding 3 to 4 hours to the remainder of my life. I've taken the hint and have decided to let this reading opportunity pass me by. I'm struggling to think of any "work" I may have produced that I could add, in keeping with the reviewers but all I can think of is, "web manager for over 5 years of 2 UK Seniors Golf Societies". Don't mock, no-one else would do it!!
It’s done at least one good thing, which is provoke such an amusing and on-point review. There’s probably thousands of works just as bad being pumped out at the moment, all because some raving rich feminist called Minty or Arabella is now the DEI and ESG selected head honcho at every single publishing house. A fair few through sheer weight of the money lavished on promoting them will be hits.
That’s exactly right. It smacks of being promoted not due to any literary merit but because it ticks boxes, which is exactly how not to write a book! It used to make me angry. I now feel sorry for these cynical authors.
Oh gosh, is it?! I'm not sure I love that, but it was the most nauseating read. Thanks for reading.
As a white, conservative 75 YO male, I'd like to thank Tom for adding 3 to 4 hours to the remainder of my life. I've taken the hint and have decided to let this reading opportunity pass me by. I'm struggling to think of any "work" I may have produced that I could add, in keeping with the reviewers but all I can think of is, "web manager for over 5 years of 2 UK Seniors Golf Societies". Don't mock, no-one else would do it!!
Hi John, I'm glad to have prolonged someone's life! What an honour. Thank you for at least reading my substack! And for commenting. All the best, Tom
It’s done at least one good thing, which is provoke such an amusing and on-point review. There’s probably thousands of works just as bad being pumped out at the moment, all because some raving rich feminist called Minty or Arabella is now the DEI and ESG selected head honcho at every single publishing house. A fair few through sheer weight of the money lavished on promoting them will be hits.
That’s exactly right. It smacks of being promoted not due to any literary merit but because it ticks boxes, which is exactly how not to write a book! It used to make me angry. I now feel sorry for these cynical authors.