Book review: An engaging, if chastising, judgement on the foolishnesses we indulge

Anthony Gardner's satire may not be a cure all, but it is a wonderfully enjoyable tonic for our current reality
Book review: An engaging, if chastising, judgement on the foolishnesses we indulge

'Instinctivism' is the movement in Gardner's satirical book which champions legislation that would allow cows be company directors. File photo

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 - 00:38
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  • All God’s Creatures 
  • Anthony Gardner 
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