Book Interview: John Banville on new novel 'The Lock-Up' and maintaining a high standard

"I’m not being ironic. What’s the point of writing a book if you don’t write it well? The world is full of mediocre books, and I don’t want to add to that pile."
Book Interview: John Banville on new novel 'The Lock-Up' and maintaining a high standard

John Banville.

Sat, 06 May, 2023 - 15:00
Sue Leonard

  • The Lock-Up 
  • John Banville 
  • faber, €14.99; Kindle, €8.28

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