Endorsements

I felt compelled to let you know how much I enjoyed The Wind in the Pylons.

It presents a perfect blend of poignancy, humour and righteous anger and is a wonderful expose of our corporate controlled political system with all its negative consequences. The innocent presence and incredulous reactions of Mole are a delightful reminder of the simpler view that we have forsaken in exchange for the ever-elusive dream of happiness through consumerism and growth ("explosive growth", even).

I shall certainly be recommending this book to friends as I can sincerely say it is one of the most enjoyable, heartening books on topics close to my heart that I have read. I can't wait for Volume 2! Pamela Forsyth, Argyll

There are wonderful moments of bleak humour in this book, interwoven with savage insights into the narrow and morally bereft lives of those who control society through conspiracy between big business and political ambition. Toad’s descendant sits right at the centre of power, but happily still retains the family’s frightening yet entertaining habits.

Gareth Lovett Jones has captured the essence of Grahame’s writing style and acute observation, turning the original story upside down in a way that is uncomfortably close to home. As I pass through the streets of our cities, the business parks and commuter villages that now invade so much of our countryside, I am constantly reminded of scenes and characters in this book. Read it and look around. Brian Johnson, English Nature