Book review: Diary of a Body

RATHER like the dive suit worn by Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate, Daniel Pennac conveys the story of an entire lifetime from the perspective of his body.

Sat, 28 May, 2016 - 01:00

Review: Afric McGlinchey

Daniel Pennac

Translated by Alyson Waters

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