Five Minute Fiction

This week we consider a deliberately slim volume from crime-writer and doyenne of psychological thrillers, Sophie Hannah. Writing for Quick Reads must be an interesting brief for an author: "we want you at the top of your game, doing what you do best, but you've only got around 30-35,000 words to play with because we need these books to be short". So does the format work and can we have fun in such a tiny novella? Let me investigate. In other news, the next two books to feature have been recommended by listeners, so why not add your favourite book to my pile? tweet me your suggestions @theiainmartin or visit me at www.iainmartinbooks.co.uk