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Corpalism #4
Insurrection
Insurrection
They were written off as harmless old codgers. Big mistake.
Behind the manicured lawns and pastel-painted walls of Eden Hall Retirement Village, something dangerous is brewing. The shuffleboard’s been cancelled. The scones are suspiciously dry. And worst of all, Britain—as far as the residents are concerned—has gone completely to pot.
Led by ex-commandos, former spooks, and once-feared coppers, a rogue band of retirees has formed P.A.C.T.: Pensioners Against Corruption and Tyranny. Their target? A government they believe has betrayed its people. Their plan? A full-blown assault on Parliament—with thermos flasks, tactical scooters, and decades of pent-up rage.
As the countdown to chaos begins, it’s clear: this is not your average uprising.
It’s the rebellion no one saw coming… because they all assumed these people were asleep by 8.
Insurrection is a blisteringly funny, darkly satirical tale of patriotism, pension plans, and the terrifying power of the over-70s. God help us all.
They were written off as harmless old codgers. Big mistake.
Behind the manicured lawns and pastel-painted walls of Eden Hall Retirement Village, something dangerous is brewing. The shuffleboard’s been cancelled. The scones are suspiciously dry. And worst of all, Britain—as far as the residents are concerned—has gone completely to pot.
Led by ex-commandos, former spooks, and once-feared coppers, a rogue band of retirees has formed P.A.C.T.: Pensioners Against Corruption and Tyranny. Their target? A government they believe has betrayed its people. Their plan? A full-blown assault on Parliament—with thermos flasks, tactical scooters, and decades of pent-up rage.
As the countdown to chaos begins, it’s clear: this is not your average uprising.
It’s the rebellion no one saw coming… because they all assumed these people were asleep by 8.
Insurrection is a blisteringly funny, darkly satirical tale of patriotism, pension plans, and the terrifying power of the over-70s. God help us all.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2017
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October 10, 2017
4 and a half.
I was not expecting to enjoy this book as this is not a genre I generally delve into. I was surprised and totally absorbed. I learned some facts and also laughed at some of the banter between the oldies.
it highlights to me how freedom of speech is stifled and how one person's views are held responsible for the actions of others.
I loved the quotes that precede each chapter.
It has woken an interest in reading more from this author.
I was not expecting to enjoy this book as this is not a genre I generally delve into. I was surprised and totally absorbed. I learned some facts and also laughed at some of the banter between the oldies.
it highlights to me how freedom of speech is stifled and how one person's views are held responsible for the actions of others.
I loved the quotes that precede each chapter.
It has woken an interest in reading more from this author.
September 4, 2019
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November 15, 2019This book is amazing!
March 21, 2017
The writing is so good, and the outline so compelling, I got lost in the story. The comedy moments with the elderly vigilantes made me chuckle and break into laughter at times, despite the non pc ideas expressed by the myriad of outlandish characters, who were unsettlingly true to life.
The humor kept what could have been a shocking attack, full of bloodshed, confusion, and panic, from feeling realistic enough to make me worry about the welfare of our Queen.
The abrupt end to the story gave the assurance of comfort for the remaining protagonists.
The humor kept what could have been a shocking attack, full of bloodshed, confusion, and panic, from feeling realistic enough to make me worry about the welfare of our Queen.
The abrupt end to the story gave the assurance of comfort for the remaining protagonists.
April 21, 2017
I loved this book on many levels. It’s very well written, the humour is side-splitting and there is a deep and thought-provoking message throughout about the direction of society in Britain.
The elderly sheltered housing residents are a colourful and endearing group, the very non-pc language of some of them made me wince but I felt that this was helping to lead the story in a certain direction, which turned out to be the case. Read carefully what The Preacher has to say and it will be clear in respect of a group marginalised, ignored and largely abandoned by their families and society. I won’t spell out what I think as I don’t want to include a spoiler in this review. The finale is thrilling and exciting, as well as being very funny. Where are the old soldiers when you need them in a world where people have gone soft?
I’ve now bought both volumes of Corpalism and I look forward to reading those too, as I feel that the authors are spot on in their assessment of the deep-seated rot in present-day Britain.
The elderly sheltered housing residents are a colourful and endearing group, the very non-pc language of some of them made me wince but I felt that this was helping to lead the story in a certain direction, which turned out to be the case. Read carefully what The Preacher has to say and it will be clear in respect of a group marginalised, ignored and largely abandoned by their families and society. I won’t spell out what I think as I don’t want to include a spoiler in this review. The finale is thrilling and exciting, as well as being very funny. Where are the old soldiers when you need them in a world where people have gone soft?
I’ve now bought both volumes of Corpalism and I look forward to reading those too, as I feel that the authors are spot on in their assessment of the deep-seated rot in present-day Britain.
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