Family Politics: A razor sharp satire from the bestselling author of May Contain Nuts

Things Can Only Get Better is a novel by John OFarrell that blends sharp satire with wit to provide a comedic reflection on the divided world. It follows the return of Emma and Eddie Hughes' only child, Dylan, who reveals he is a Conservative, challenging their left-wing beliefs. The book has received praise for its humor and warm-heartedness, offering an antidote to our divided times.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2024
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

‘Deft comic moments Independent ‘This novel is brilliant fun I Paper The funniest book about politics I have ever read Alistair Campbell Blending sharp satire with wit a comedic reflection on the divided world The Scotsman ‘Hilarious…OFarrell knows his stuff and, in an election year, his wry take on British politics at its most febrile is terrific value Mail on Sunday All across Britain, a generation of grown-up children are graduating from university, moving back in to their old bedrooms, and showing their gratitude by berating their parents for their out-of-date politics. But for proud and high-profile left-wingers Emma and Eddie Hughes, the return of their only child is a far greater challenge than they ever could have anticipated. Young Dylan had warned them there was something personal he needed to tell them, but nothing could have prepared his right-on parents for the shocking revelation he delivers. Their son is a Conservative. John OFarrell s highly popular family novels such as May Contain Nuts or The Best A Man Can Get meet the razor-sharp political satire of Things Can Only Get Better in this hilarious and warm-hearted antidote to our divided times. Read it and pass it on to that annoying relative who votes the other way. Praise for John OFarrell John OFarrell couldn t be unfunny if he tried Alan Johnson ‘Razor sharp and warm-hearted Sainsbury s Magazine He writes women so well. He writes funny women even better Angela Barnes More laugh-out-loud gags than the Tory Party has had recent leadership campaigns Big Issue Britains greatest comedy writer Will Gompertz, former BBC Arts and Culture correspondent ‘A touch of self-deprecation and a sense of humour.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 242 x 162 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857529770