Well that’s a snidey little review isn’t it. It’s quite clear that Hinscliff is irritated by Helen Joyce’s book & it’s pesky unarguable facts and so resorts to saying it would be easier to agree if she wasn’t so cross about it all. Stock is praised for saying the same thing but being kinder
But then frankly I’m amazed the guardian reviewed it at all & I bet no one wanted the job!!