GB84 – David Peace

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GB84 by David Peace is a gripping and brutal political thriller set against the backdrop of the 1984 UK miners’ strike. Blurring the line between fact and fiction, Peace delivers a harrowing portrayal of one of the most divisive periods in modern British history. The novel follows a cast of striking miners, union officials, government agents, and hired thugs, revealing the corruption, violence, and manipulation that defined the era.

Written in Peace’s signature hard-hitting style, GB84 is not just a historical novel but a fierce indictment of Thatcher’s Britain, exposing the lengths to which the government went to crush the miners’ movement. With its fragmented, intense narrative and shifting perspectives, the book immerses readers in the chaos, paranoia, and brutality of the time. It stands as a modern classic of political noir, reminiscent of 1984 and A Clockwork Orange in its dark, dystopian tone.

For readers interested in British history, political fiction, or hard-edged literary thrillers, GB84 is an unflinching and unforgettable read.