Time’s Perspective In Fiction, Thriller T Time, I think, is like walking backwards away from something: the further away you get, the smaller it seems. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now John Lanchester The Debt to Pleasure FacebookXPinterestEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
No Bad Food In Fiction, Thriller N There is no such thing as bad food, only bad chefs. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now
Leading the Orchestra In Fiction, Thriller L The man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. 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
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
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