Failures of State: The Inside Story of Britain’s Battle with Coronavirus
Written by Jonathan Calvert and George Arbuthnott
Narrated by Ben Onwukwe
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
A GUARDIAN AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
‘An astonishing book’ James O’Brien
‘A gripping, devastating read’ Sunday Times
The inside story of the UK’s response to the pandemic from the Insight investigations unit at The Sunday Times
Failures of State recounts the extraordinary political decisions taken at the heart of Boris Johnson’s government during the global pandemic.
Fully updated and corroborated by hundreds of sources, this is the insider’s account of how the government sleepwalked into disaster and tried to cover up its role in the tragedy. Thrillingly told, it exposes one of the most scandalous failures of political leadership in British history.
‘A damning indictment’ Alan Johnson, Observer
‘A devastating piece of journalism’ Andrew Marr
‘This is a scandal’ Piers Morgan
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Reviews for Failures of State
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I don't often listen to an audiobook to the end in a short time as I have so many to listen to. However, this book was intriguing because of it's inside information and topical relevance. Also, it's just an unbelievable turn of events that leaves you dumbfounded and interested to learn more.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Extremely important investigation into the failure of the UK government to manage the covid 19 outbreak should be read by everyone. Content very informative and consice, narration slightly off-putting particularly the accents. The subject is too important to let this minor detractor from not being better informed about the failures of state.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A brilliant piece of investigative journalism which reads like a thriller. The reader is extremely erudite and makes a extremely good effort with the different voices. This clear and revealing audiobook really does show the worst aspects of the COVID-19 response in the United Kingdom. Definitely one for people that are interested.