Quote by: Andrew O'Hagan

There's a horrible fallacy that exists in the popular discussion of fiction these days: the idea that a successful central character need be 'likeable' or 'sympathetic'. It is surely more important that they be human, no? More crucial that they breathe?


Share this:  

Author Bio


  • NameAndrew O'Hagan
  • DescriptionScottish novelist, journalist, academic
  • Born1968
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionWriter; Literary Critic; Journalist
  • AwardsJames Tait Black Memorial Prize; Los Angeles Times Book Prize