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 John Lanchester The Debt to Pleasure FacebookXPinterestEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
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
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
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
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
Cooking as Art In Fiction, Thriller C Cooking is an art form, a creative thing. Chefs are artists, they say. But being an artist, I’ve discovered, doesn’t mean you’re any good. John Lanchester – The Debt to Pleasure Purchase Now