When We Were Rich Setting?

Millennium Eve and six people gather on a London rooftop. Recently married, Frankie Blue watches with his wife, Veronica, as the sky above the Thames explodes into a kaleidoscope of light.

What is the setting of the story when we were rich?

Mass immigration from Eastern Europe leave many unsettled while religious extremism threatens violent conflict. An estate agent in a property boom, Frankie is focused simply on getting rich.

What is the theme of when we were rich?

If you were feeling generous you could perhaps argue that the book's endless logging of consumer items reflects one of its central themes: that we're essentially herd animals who will follow any old fashion we happen to be presented with, whether in food, furniture, drinking far more water than we need or having ...

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.