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Book Review: Andrew O’Hagan’s attempt to capture the state of Britain edges into caricature

In the 650-page Caledonian Road, the Scottish writer tries to weave together strands of London as it cautiously emerges from the depths of the pandemic

Andrew O’Hagan: despite the somewhat unconvincing characterisations, his bildungsroman Caledonian Road is an enjoyable read with significant twists and turns