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
Anticipation’s Joy
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"The Debt to Pleasure" by John Lanchester is a darkly witty and disturbing novel that follows the thoughts and experiences of the unreliable narrator, Tarquin Winot, as he travels through France and prepares elaborate meals. Throughout the book, Tarquin reveals his disturbing and often twisted views on food, art, literature, and life in general. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Tarquin is not what he seems, and the reader is left questioning his true motives and intentions. Through skillful writing and a unique narrative structure, Lanchester creates a complex and unsettling portrait of a deeply disturbed individual that will leave readers both fascinated and disturbed.