In this week’s episode of The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, author Adrian Spratt discusses his new novel, Caroline, a blend of literary and historical fiction with a touch of mystery. In 1980’s New York City, practical, goal-driven Nick meets free-spirit Caroline, and their friendship deepens into a romance that is at times wonderful but may ultimately be doomed. Adrian’s main character Nick is a young, blind lawyer struggling to prove himself in his career, while trying to come to grips with the dark past that underlies Caroline’s bubbly persona. The story follows Nick as he navigates mainstream society as a blind man, which is something Adrian Spratt knows about personally, having lost his sight at the age of thirteen. Adrian also practiced law for twenty years in New York City, so he draws upon his own experiences in this character-driven work of fiction. In this episode, I’ll chat with Adrian about his writing journey, how he begins his books by writing the first and last chapters before writing anything else, and why his novel, Caroline, asks the question: are we responsible for other people or only for ourselves?
The Bookshop at the End of the Internet is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify and iHeartRadio. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!
The Bookshop at the End of the Internet is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify and iHeartRadio. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode!
