Queenie Teapot A Political Satire Queenie Chronicles Book 1 edition by Carolyn Steele Literature Fiction eBooks
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Queenie Teapot A Political Satire Queenie Chronicles Book 1 edition by Carolyn Steele Literature Fiction eBooks
Political satire that is insightful and thoughtful without being dry or preachy is hard to do, and this book nails it. (and what a perfect time to do it!) Add to that some incredibly well drawn, complex and often endearing characters (Queenie!) and you've got a fantastic read. The dialog is really a notch above anything I've read lately. These characters aren't running through their paces - they're ALIVE.In a time when it seems more and more difficult to find entertaining yet substantive books, Queenie's Teapot shines. Hoping for a sequel soon!!
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Queenie Teapot A Political Satire Queenie Chronicles Book 1 edition by Carolyn Steele Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Described as a political satire, this struck me as being a gentle comedy at first. After poking fun at various institutions and British customs, the radical change in governance of the UK to 'sortition' gradually became more believable and, as with all good speculative fiction, my enjoyment came from admiring the scope and coherence of the writer's creation.
Though some of the story lines turn fairly dark, this is always in contrast to the comfortable good sense and humour of Queenie herself, newly appointed head of state. Other members of the new government spring into life as well, fully-fashioned with fears and hopes centred on the baggage of their pasts. Perhaps the most prominent people are those who have permanent positions as Cabinet Office assistants, who advise and support in every sense of the word until the reader wonders exactly where the power lies. The writer reminds us the people, all the people, are the real power.
I often thought of Sue Townsend's novels whilst reading about Queenie, and not only those she wrote about the Royal Family. There was that same touch of affection for her characters whilst describing some of the fairly awful blunders they make. When it came to looking at the relationship between ministers, representatives, civil servants and the media the brilliant classic television series 'Yes, Prime Minister' beat Queenie's Teapot hands down in cynicism but as this novel is the first in a trilogy I should wait to see what develops.
This is a good read, liable to make you laugh and also make you think about our society.
This book was given to me by the TBC Reviewer Group in exchange for my review.
Queenie's Teapot is a wonderful political satire set in a time when democracy has failed and a new system is set in place. In Britain citizens are sent jury-duty type notices to report for civil service. Citizens are given jobs suited to their skills so when Queenie Mason is analyzed and determined to not really have a skill, the natural position for her is Head of State.
Queenie is a wonderful character. There's a lot of the PBS late night Brit show matriarch in her. She's very down home in an English sense. A woman who will have you in for a cup of tea and a natter. One would expect this Leader of a Nation to be direct and boil things down to the basics. As one might expect, regular people thrown into civil service have their own challenges. They aren't thrown in blind but still there's an inherent feeling of inadequacy that we all face in new situations that does make for interesting mental fodder. Steele poses an objective question. Could it be any worse than the system we have in place now? There's no judgment or attempt to tell readers what they should think but likable everyday people in an extraordinary circumstance. Steele presents readers with a compelling "what-if."
Steele's style is polished in style with a marked ability to break her dialogue down to its raw form. Each character is distinct and well formed with regional patois employed when appropriate. There's a sense of familiarity in the text without feeling as though it was something a reader may have encountered in other works of fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed "Queenie's Teapot."
So why did I give it 4 stars? The ending felt a bit like a cop out. I think there were a lot of ways it could have gone to be more compelling and the way the author chose let down the quality of the work preceding it. Great read. If you like political satire, give "Queenie's Teapot" a look.
I loved this book! It was clever and fun, while being realistic in the ways politics end up working. The characters were both silly and matter-of-fact and the book did a great job of showing people with very different personalities and interests working together toward a common goal. I was lucky enough to be flying the day I read this, so I didn't have to put it down!
In a world where political division is running rampant, Queenie’s Teapot shines as a charming satire amongst reality’s chaos. I found myself hooked by Steele’s ability to add depth and value to each of her characters. I was thoroughly annoyed by Andy and Bert, I loathed Deborah, and I adored Caroline… but most importantly, I cheered for Queenie. I loved Doug, with all of his shortcomings. Within Queenie’s Teapot, Carolyn Steele captures the internal struggles of ordinary people attempting to perform the extraordinary task of running their country.
Characters aside, Carolyn pulls her readers into a tale of ‘what ifs’. She explores the idea of a new structure of government, where democracy has been declared outdated, and she highlights strengths as well as weaknesses. Queenie’s Teapot always had me itching to get to the next page, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to dive into a realm of political possibility.
** I received a copy of the book for free, but was so enamored by it that I was compelled to purchase a couple of copies to give away as gifts. I voluntarily wrote this review. **
Political satire that is insightful and thoughtful without being dry or preachy is hard to do, and this book nails it. (and what a perfect time to do it!) Add to that some incredibly well drawn, complex and often endearing characters (Queenie!) and you've got a fantastic read. The dialog is really a notch above anything I've read lately. These characters aren't running through their paces - they're ALIVE.
In a time when it seems more and more difficult to find entertaining yet substantive books, Queenie's Teapot shines. Hoping for a sequel soon!!
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