Language Like Poppies In Fiction, Thriller L Language is like poppies. It just takes something to churn the earth round them up, and when it does up come the sleeping words, bright red, fresh, blowing about. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now John Lanchester The Debt to Pleasure FacebookXPinterestEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
Miracle of Communication In Fiction, Thriller M Every act of communication is a miracle of translation. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Book as Anchor In Fiction, Thriller B A good heavy book holds you down. It’s an anchor that keeps you from getting up and having another gin and tonic. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Wine and Opera Analogy In Fiction, Thriller W Wine is like opera. You can get very cheap seats, they don’t feel comfortable and the view is restricted but it’s still the same show. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Unknown Future In Fiction, Thriller U The future is, of course, an unknown country, but one in which we all have to seek citizenship. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Old Age Consolation In Fiction, Thriller O One of the consolations of old age is the complete shedding of the illusion that you might be any different from how you are. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
