Jonathan Franzen

Books

Is the hype for The Bee Sting justified?

Over the course of 600-odd pages, Paul Murray marshals elements of tragedy, black comedy and drama with consummate skill

Alexander Larman

Has the American novel abandoned God?

Our literary life today speaks of a crisis of faith

Fergus Butler-Gallie

Hilary Mantel — a death before her time

English literature has been robbed of one of its most fascinating voices

Alexander Larman

Getting in touch with my inner groupie

Wonder what sort of a sad sack asks for a selfie with someone famous? Answer: me

Cosmo Landesman

Book Review

God is everywhere in Jonathan Franzen’s latest, sometimes in strange guises

Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen reviewed

Adam Begley