From the beginning of this book, it was clear to me that it had great promise - I absolutely loved the premise of a middle-class uprising, and there was much to be admired in terms of the style of the writer. However, the main issue I had with this piece was that it failed to engage me fully. Despite the interesting and humorous supporting characters, there was never a sense of urgency for me to continue reading. I often find that the books I enjoy most are those that draw me in and keep me reading, constantly on tenterhooks as to the next development in the plot. 'Unputdownable', though I hate the word.
While these points may seem rather damning, the unexpected twists and turns and the combination of bizarre revolutionary events (ranging from terrorist attacks at airports to a vicious backlash from cat-lovers following a protest - yes, really) and black humour compensated these points to an extent.
Not an exhilarating read, but an entertaining one nonetheless.
6/10
