The latest from John Lanchester is a stylish and entertaining revenge comedy that skewers the chattering classes

“You can’t have an abstract novel. Novels are connected to the world, more than any other art form”

Author InterviewsDec 12, 2025by Madeleine Feeny

John Lanchester

With a reputation for distilling the cultural moment, the acclaimed author has this time levelled his sights on bourgeois London.

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