John Purcell reviews Angela Meyer's haunting debut novel. Read more

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There’s a very short story by Franz Kafka, called On the Tram, where the narrator, ‘unsure of his footing in this world’, watches a woman move towards the steps, ready to alight. He is taken in completely by this vision: She is as distinct to me as if I had run my hands over her. He describes her appearance and dress, ending with this: Her small ear is close-set, but since I am near her I can s... Read more