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Biographical note
Sebastian Faulks has written nineteen books, of which A Week in December and The Fatal Englishman were number one in the Sunday Times bestseller lists. He is best known for Birdsong, part of his French trilogy, and Human Traces, the first in an ongoing Austrian trilogy. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a journalist on national papers. He has also written screenplays and has appeared in small roles on stage. He lives in London.<i>F</i><i>aulks on Fiction </i>is not intended as a formal history of the British novel, but it is much more worthwhile and enjoyable than any history of the novel I have read.
- John Carey, The Sunday Times
<i>Faulks on Fiction </i>is a fine reminder of why you love the characters you do; and it will serve as an introduction to new friends, too
- Erica Wagner, The Times
<i> </i><i>Faulks on Fiction</i> revels in the creation of vital, unruly characters
- Boyd Tonkin, The Independent
Full of personal anecdotes and warm-blooded opinions.
- Sam Leith, The Spectator
It's like finding yourself transported into an intelligent debate about your favourite books... Superb.
London Evening Standard