The Critic Books Podcast: Burntcoat

Burntcoat was one of the first “pandemic novels” to be published in the wake of Covid-19

Podcast

Burntcoat was one of the first “pandemic novels” to be published in 2021. Francesca Peacock spoke to Sarah Hall about the difficulties of taking inspiration from such a real event, the importance of memorialising death, and the struggles of writing about visual art.

Enjoying The Critic online? It's even better in print

Try five issues of Britain’s most civilised magazine for £10

Subscribe
Critic magazine cover