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 John Lanchester The Debt to Pleasure FacebookXPinterestEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
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
Joys of Gluttony In Fiction, Thriller J Gluttony and idleness are two of life’s great joys, but they are not honourable. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Era of Perfectibility In Fiction, Thriller E The defining characteristic of the modern era is perfectibility, the belief that everything can be infinitely improved. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Anticipation’s Joy In Fiction, Thriller A The pleasure of anticipation is the most reliable and intense of all; it is, in fact, the only reliable one. 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