Memorable reading experiences often intertwine with unique settings. Various locations can evoke vivid memories linked to specific books. John le Carré's time in Corfu inspired his novel A Perfect Spy, where a protagonist navigates a complex web of betrayal. Honor Jones reflects on how travel informs storytelling, discussing the importance of finding characters in unexpected places. The protagonist's need for secrecy emphasizes that true discovery happens away from obvious locales. The connection between setting and narrative serves as a powerful tool for authors exploring their characters' depths and themes.
"If you wanted to write about le Carré and travel, you could go almost anywhere. Vienna or Bern or Kenya or Cornwall would make the list long before Corfu."
"If you're trying to find someone who doesn't want to be found, you don't go to the obvious places. You ignore the booked flight to Washington and the train ticket to Paris because you know they're false leads."
"Le Carré himself had a chance encounter in Corfu that made its way into A Perfect Spy, in a scene that opens up a central theme of the novel."
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