Already a bestselling author, romcom specialist David Nicholls has a bigger readership than ever after the massive success of Netflix’s One Day adaptation.
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.I wasn’t aware of David Nicholls’ reputation as one of the nicest men in publishing, but before we had even spoken, I was thinking it. Neither of us could work our Zoom link, and after panicked texts and 15 minutes of faffing, he insisted we do a video call so we could see each other – “it’s nicer” – even offering to continue the interview while walking to his next appointment.
But gradually, as they tramp across hills and dales, past lakes and across moors, occasionally in driving rain, they realise they’re both enjoying themselves, and soon develop feelings for each other. – his sixth novel – there’s an undercurrent exploring the idea of solitude. Whereas in many romcoms, the idea of being alone is a sign of failure, this book features something of a rumination on the joys of solitude.“I didn’t want it to be ‘single life – hell; coupledom – wonderful’. I wanted to be a little bit more even-handed,” he says. “I think time by yourself can be incredibly valuable if it’s voluntary and deliberate. I walk a long way every day.
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