Some of us love being introduced to a plethora of characters in our fiction reads, whereas some can't think of anything better than being swept up by a single voice, and one experience of the world. We talk to Cynan Jones, whose novel Cove follows the joys and sorrows of one desolate man in a kayak, and recommend other favourite tales of isolation and loneliness.
Hosted by Jessica Johannesson
Music by The Bookshop Band
Books mentioned in this episode:
Cove by Cynan Jones
The Dig by Cynan Jones
I am Legend by Richard Matheson
A Line Made by Walking by Sara Baume
Hummingbird by Tristan Hughes
Fire Season by Philip Connors
The Lonely City by Olivia Laing
Other Tales of Isolation recommended by the Mr B's team:
A General Theory of Oblivion by José Eduardo Agualusa
Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume
Hansen’s Children by Ognjen Spahic
Our Endless Numbered Days by Claire Fuller
Caribou Island by David Vann
Deep Country by Neil Ansell