The first book of the famous English journalist and TV presenter Rod Liddle, a collection of short stories “No Match for You,” was doomed to success. Its heroes are a motley group of young Londoners, the kind you can meet every evening in any bar. Liddle skillfully shuffles the deck of characters, leaving no doubt that all these sketches of today's life are written from life. The author's satirical accuracy is largely due to his close acquaintance with the underbelly of the work of the largest media outlets. Coming from Liddle, known for his liberal views and constantly in opposition to any officialdom, the banter over current political correctness and the nightly lobotomy in front of the screen sounds especially poignant. The writer's professional observation, wit and famous irony, multiplied by his own experience, form a win-win combination.