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His diaries are a wealth of knowledge. I sometimes look up words or phrases that he uses; a curmudgeon of witticism and a true Yorkshire man.

I buy and read everything he does! An immense playwright but I genuinely think his diaries are his greatest work. So enjoyable!

Cave is a master of prose - dark imaginary mired in melody, it's great to read the lyrics as a separate entity.

The story of a country rich in history, narrated by the story of Cricket, the empire, and Pakistan's birth as an independent nation. Fascinating stuff.

Cave is a lyrical genius. The darkest prose from his earliest days. Read as prose, or pop poetry; ideas, idioms, and metaphorical folklore leap from the page.

A fascinating history of Pakistan cricket. In the games current climate this book has helped me make sense of the Indie / Pakistan political crisis.