The Knives

The Knives

First edition
Author	Richard T. Kelly
Language	English
Published	September 27, 2016
Publisher	Faber & Faber
Pages	304
ISBN	978-0571296668

The Knives is a 2016 British political thriller by Richard T. Kelly. The novel deals with fictional Home Secretary David Blaylock, a member of the Tory Party who tries to navigate the crisis of growing anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.K.

Kelly began writing the novel in 2009 under the title Homeland which he eventually changed after the successful American T.V. show of the same name premiered in 2011.[1]

Plot

In 2010 ex-soldier David Baylock, a member of the Tory Party, struggles to juggle his political life.

Reception

The Knives received positive reviews upon its release. The Guardian called it "the best novel about modern politics I have read in years".[2] The Financial Times described it as "a sharp and engaging tale".[3]

References

1. Kelly, Richard T (13 June 2017). "Richard T Kelly: 'I did Theresa May's job in my dreams for five years'". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
2. Cohen, Nick (9 August 2016). "The Knives by Richard T Kelly review – sharp end of Westminster life". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
3. Wagner, Erica (12 August 2016). "'The Knives', by Richard T Kelly". Financial Times. Retrieved 4 June 2019.