OMG: “Of all the books I have ever reviewed that purported to offer a serious thesis, this is without question the most deranged. If you are seeking a Christmas present for someone you really don’t like, give them a copy.”
— The Daily Telegraph reviews "Bank Job" by Liz Truss (zero stars!)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fiction/liz-truss-bank-job-simon-heffer-review/
@cstross Who is she? One of the minor royals?
Edit to add: Some people it seems haven't yet had the chance to witness this great bit of Australian TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2BqnuWxaEs ;-)
@cstross I wonder if readers can sue for damages caused by reading her book?
@cstross Liz Truss must be furious at the author for giving her an absolute hatchet-job in that autobiography.
I'm hoping to find a commemorative edition of this book that has its tenuous spine supported by a slipcase covered with decorative lettuce leaves.
@cstross that she (ghost) wrote a dumb book is one thing. That she made it all the way through the ranks of the Tories to become PM of London is what worries me a lot more. Surely somewhere within the party machinery someone wouldve figured out what a dud she was, and yet they gave here the highest job in the country. WTAF?
@cstross If you're going to be that mean to someone, the least you can do is steal the piece of crap!
@cstross
In the Telegraph, no less...
@cstross
You intend to compete in the "Bad Review Stakes"?
Under a pseudonym. Cats have form, and PhDs, in this field.
Nov 6, 2026, 5:11 PMThat's a good pitch actually. I have one friend who reads a great deal of nonsense, particularly about the Middle East, just to keep up with the points of view expressed, and I suppose he would devour this with interest. But I've never felt that's the best use of his time.
Someone gave me a book by Thomas Friedman, which I then read. I asked him why he did that, and he apologized; apparently he was confused. As to why I read it, that's a known weakness I have when given a book.
@cstross wait .. the Torygraph? Jesus.
@cstross Expecting this to quickly become the next Silicon Valley best seller and 'disruption' bible.