Oliver Soden

A geriatric Lord of the Flies: Killing Time, by Alan Bennett, reviewed

Chaos reigns at an old people’s home when Covid strikes, but the more rebellious residents won’t take the situation lying down

Alan Bennett. [Getty Images] 
issue 02 November 2024
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  • Killing Time

    Alan Bennett

    Faber, pp. 112, £10

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