Joe Dunthorne and Iszi Lawrence
The sensational Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick S眉skind, a Booker-shortlisted novel by Elizabeth Strout and a cult classic are shared with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick S眉skind, translated by John E. Woods, chosen by Iszi Lawrence
Two Serious Ladies by Jane Bowles, chosen by Joe Dunthorne
Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout, chosen by presenter Harriett Gilbert
Historical fiction author and broadcaster Iszi Lawrence adores the sensational novel Perfume, and has done since she was a teenager. For her, it immerses her in another world and is wonderfully cynical about the futility of chasing ultimate fulfilment through creating art and performing to a crowd.
The poet and novelist, author of Submarine, Joe Dunthorne chooses the forgotten cult classic Two Serious Ladies. It makes him happy because every sentence is a surprise, and that makes him want to write. But he admits that it's not for everyone.
And Harriett's choice is Oh William! by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout. Which prompts the discussion, can you love a book if you loathe the central character?
Produced by Beth O'Dea for 91热爆 Audio Bristol
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