James Walton

Frustrating but enjoyable

If we didn’t already know that Milan Kundera is one of Craig Raine’s literary heroes, then it wouldn’t be too hard to work it out from his first novel.

  • Heartbreak

    Craig Raine

    Atlantic Books, pp. 228

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