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London Review of Books Dedicates Entire Issue to Grenfell Tragedy

For the first time in the history of the London Review of Books, the new edition contains just one article; a 60,000 word investigation into the Grenfell Tower tragedy and its political aftermath.

The edition is written by the London Review of Books editor Andrew O’Hagan and is entitled ‘The Tower’, described as “the fullest account yet” of the tragedy.

It’s almost a year since fire broke out at the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block in London’s North Kensington area last June, which saw a reported 72 people killed. In the UK the official investigation into the tragedy is currently taking place.

In this publication O’Hagan makes use of 10 months of research and one million words of interview notes drawing on interviews with victims, council workers, firefighters, local politicians and activists to come to conclusions that the LBR say will surprise many readers.

Reaction to the piece has been mixed with many praising the ‘Brilliant, forensic’ investigation, while others have been critical of the account for diminishing the victims and blaming the firefighters who were first on the scene.

Those who subscribe to the LRB will receive their digital copy soon, or can sign up on the links below. The entire piece is also available to read on the LRB website.



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