‘Two years ago people thought the descriptions of mass riots in the streets were nostalgic. Now they seem mildly prophetic, although I take no credit for any social unrest that followed the publication.’
Originally published in 2009, the new 2011 edition is now available on Kindle and in paperback. In tune with the times, Roland has made substantial cuts to the original manuscript.
‘I cut out a character that nobody liked, shaved down a sub-plot and added one new chapter. It was the least I could do contribute the nation’s current mood of despair and futility.’
