I went to the same school as James (not the same year, and not the same 'house') and found his previous book full of welcome and amusing anecdotes about his time at school, as well as other things. This book, too, has a lot about the school we shared - though I didn't grin at any of them. He's angry, and right to be. This is a very good, and honest, book from someone who has learnt to look at what he does with a new understanding of his trade. It's quite powerful, and while not as easy a read as his previous one, certainly worthwhile.