The whistleblower is a fast-paced thriller that lays bare the corrupt relationship between politics and the media. It delves into the murky world of politics and power where lines are blurred. Most people have their doubts about politicians and journa...  Read More

In real life, robert peston is himself a renowned political journalist. Lots of information relating to journalists, publishers and politicians.

Set in the late 1990s, a political journalist is stunned by the sudden death of his sister. Gil's sister clare has a job that means she is privy to a lot of top government procedures, policies and bureaucracy. As gil delves deeper and askes more quest...  Read More

It's really quick paced and kept me guessing right until the very end. Very well edited to maintain pace. From a slower start, this story certainly gains speed.

Author worked as a poll clerk on the 1997 general election. Tony blair's new labour ended 18 years of tory government with a landslide victory. It's 1997 and the tory government is on the brink, a charismatic new labour leader is poised to win the for...  Read More

It meanders on and on. Unbelievable characters and an even more ridiculous storyline. I wish i could say that this book has some literary merit.

I have no objection to writers depicting politics as a cesspit-it’s what many others believe anyway. Peston was trying to be too clever here but i rather fear that he put too much of himself in to realise this.