Leyla Sanai

Ice and snow and sea and sky: Lean Fall Stand, by Jon McGregor, reviewed

An Antarctic expedition goes horribly wrong — and McGregor’s spare prose ideally suits the stark surroundings

Jon McGregor at the annual Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2017 
issue 01 May 2021
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