The Year of the Locust: A Unique Take on the Spy Genre

Terry Hayes, the screenwriter and novelist, discusses his new book, 'The Year of the Locust.' Hayes explains that he wanted to write a different kind of spy thriller, one that defied the conventions of the genre. He wanted to make the narrative more complex and inject metaphysical elements into the story, making the protagonist's experiences more surreal and challenging. Hayes also talks about the challenges of being a writer in Hollywood and how it inspired him to pursue novel writing. He highlights the differences between writing for films and writing novels, particularly in terms of character development and narrative structure.