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An engaging albeit thoroughly disturbing read
PETER MASON thrills to the sound of south London-born Yussef Dayes, and the galaxy of musicians drawn into his orbit
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JAMIE BRITTON recommends that we all buy at least two copies of a remarkable book of poems
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JAMIE BRITTON recommends that we all buy at least two copies of a remarkable book of poems
The Nowhere Man
By Kamala Markandaya
(Small Axes,an imprint of HopeRod, £10.99)
Described as “A book for our times written half a century ago,” this is a remarkable story that resonates only too clearly in the hostile climate of contemporary Britain.
This is an engaging — albeit thoroughly disturbing — read for the holiday season.
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