The Book Club: In memory of Martin Amis
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The Influence of Elizabeth Jane Howard and the Importance of Words in Novels
This chapter explores the author's discussion of how Elizabeth Jane Howard influenced him and the importance of paying attention to the words and their rhythm in novels. They also mention a novel that has not been successfully adapted into a film due to the challenge of translating the words and timing of jokes.
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