Food as a Plot Device: Show Notes
Where we discuss all the ways food adds to character and the plot in psychological thrillers, particularly with the sinister latest from Lisa Jewell, None of this is True
We are back talking about psychological thrillers! Only this time, the food plays a very different role than in Nicci French’s novels, which we discussed on a previous episode.
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In Lisa Jewell’s None of This is True, food adds to the tension, leaving us both feeling a bit ‘curdled’ in the tummy while reading! Food also gives insight into characters and the state of their lives. Plot points happen around tables and food choices tell us more about the characters than words could. Join us for the conversation which also ventures into Lisa Jewell’s use of bibliotherapy at key points in her own life, how Agatha Christie used food in her mysteries, and in these Show Notes, some different types of psychological thriller recommendations from Germaine and how Sophie will manage to make food appetising again!
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