Book review: Lanchester is a master of writing topical tales that entertain

'Look What You Made Me Do' deals with some weighty topics but also reads as if it was fun to write
John Lanchester is also known for his expertly interrogated non-fiction and long-form journalism on topics such as the financial crash, Brexit, and AI. Picture: Roberto Ricciuti/ Getty

John Lanchester is also known for his expertly interrogated non-fiction and long-form journalism on topics such as the financial crash, Brexit, and AI. Picture: Roberto Ricciuti/ Getty

Fri, 01 May, 2026 - 17:01
Marjorie Brennan

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