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High Society

By: Ben Elton
Narrated by: Greg Wagland
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The war on drugs has been lost but for want of the courage to face the fact that the whole world is rapidly becoming one vast criminal network. From pop stars and princes to crack whores and street kids. From the Groucho Club toilets to the poppy fields of Afghanistan, we are all partners in crime.

High Society is a story, or rather a collection of interconnected stories, that takes the listener on a hilarious, heart-breaking, and terrifying journey through the kaleidoscope world that the law has created and from which the law offers no protection.

©2002 Ben Elton (P)2009 Random House Audio Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Witty Exciting Funny

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We really could do with the Peter Paget bill. Found it gripping, looked forward, in a busy life, to the next opportunity to continue listening to the next twist of awkward complications Ben has given to his intrinsic characters. Throughly entertaining. The legalisation of drugs suggests crime statistics would be reduced.

Free Peter Paget! Get his bill into law

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Loved this book when I read it and was glad to hear it on Audible. The narration was excellent and didn't detract from the story as I remembered it.

Brilliant Concept

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Very cleverly written thought provoking story surrounding the theme of drug legalisation and consequences of today's criminalisation of drugs and users in today's society. Very enjoyable interconnected stories.

Thought provoking spotlight on drug question.

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This book left me feeling so heavy. It’s funny at times, very entertaining and engrossing. The characters are so relatable and really bring the book to life. One of the best books I’ve ever listened to, thank you Ben Elton. And thank you Greg Wagland for a perfect performance. Brilliant.

Entertaining and gut wrenching

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This is by far my favourite Ben Elton book, a great and very true look at modern life if a bill to legalise all drugs were to be established and what that would mean for all the people involved.
I love all the characters and the way in which they all entwine as paths cross seen from different perspectives and through the different classes of New Labour's Britain.
From Hilarious stories to sickening acts and more, the book takes you on a journey through UK Drug culture from the Homeless and Prostitutes of London, The Drug Dealers and Currpt officials through the working class to the A List Celebs, Government employees and MP's and the Upper Class and of course the Police.
A top read/listen not to be missed!

Love this one

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Pity about the 'poetic justice ' conclusion, but it gripped my attention till the end.

Wow!

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Don’t let the rough language put you off. This book has a story to tell.

Makes you think

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The voice artists is outstanding. Every character stood out with different accents and intonation. This carried the narrative briskly forward and made this a great listen.

At first, I feared that the plot was drifting and wasn’t going anywhere. The pace seemed monotonous, with few dramatic peaks. But this was a strangely compelling listen - intriguing. I ended up binge listening. I was left with a sort of bleak feeling but also very happy that I took a punt and bought it.

Strangely compelling

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This is a book that will challenge your views and take you on a rollercoaster ride through the lives of very recognisable types of people. It is written with the sharp wit expected from Ben Elton, showing the depth and complexity of the characters and how their lives are intertwined. Beautifully read in a way that brings those characters to life and makes you care about them. Hard hitting and hard to put down.

Utterly brilliant!

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For years this has been my favourite book for so many reasons, Iv bought it for many friends and so when I saw it on Audible I was so excited to hear it and it did not disappoint! It’s such a great story with many strong characters for such different walks of life but with clever links, a really easy read and listen, I highly recommend it!

Fantastic And Thought Provoking

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