After an indifferent beginning, as I found the first few chapters difficult to focus on, it all came together for me in the second half with an enthralling finale.When I read, and that is generally in short spurts on the bus or before sleep, I rely on a quick attention grab at the start to draw m...
I make salmon pasta with mascarpone, egg yolks and cream—I’m putting as many calories into something as I know how. She rings about the time she’s due, and asks whether it’s OK to be late.‘Sure,’ I say, ‘About how late?’‘Half an hour.’‘See you then.’I stand at the kitchen window. A man wearing gl...