On holidaying in book locations…

by Thomas on August 6, 2015

 

As our annual family holiday to Corfu approaches, here are some pros and cons on holidaying somewhere you have set a novel…

PROS

1. You like the place

I’m not sure anyone would want to set a novel in a place they didn’t like or weren’t fascinated by. So going back there for a holiday – it’s already a winner

2. Someone might actually be reading the book

The ‘spotting-someone-engrossed-in-a-Spike-Sanguinetti-novel-on-the-Tube’ moment has yet to happen, but flying into the eye of the setting? The odds have to be increased, surely

3. It’s a holiday

And let’s face it, we all need one of those

CONS

1. The local bookshop

Packed high with Stephen Kings and not a Spike Sanguinetti in sight. To those who have, shall be given

2. Someone might actually be reading the book

And loathing it

3. Spotting things you’ve missed

Each street corner or beach bar has the potential to remind you of a factual error in your book. Not relaxing – especially for your holiday companions…

 

 

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