Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep – it can't be done abruptly.


Colm Tóibín, novelist – portrait of the artist, The Guardian (19 February 2013)

The Guardian Colm Tóibín, novelist – portrait of the artist


Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep – it can't be done abruptly.

Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep – it can't be done abruptly.

Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep – it can't be done abruptly.

Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep – it can't be done abruptly.