Eye-openingly good
New Statesman
A bold and unexpected argument... a fascinating book
Guardian
Thoroughly compelling... Garnett is a fine guide to the sheer grimness of life 30 years ago, and his evocative <i>tour d'horizon</i> of Britain in 1975 shows off his ability to handle both high politics and low culture
Daily Telegraph
Engaging... He has an eye for the off-beat detail and newspaper reports that capture the flavour of the period
Times Literary Supplement
A convincing analysis...this survey asks some interesting questions about our social history and offers the first steps towards answering them
Metro