David Sexton
Son of Nobody is more proof that Yann Martel is a literary paper tiger
Although this time, at least, Yann Martel’s tale is about people, he can’t resist his animal flourishes once again
Who contributed the most to civilisation?
With so many different angles to consider, you’d be forgiven for being thoroughly confused...
One father’s hunt for his daughters lured into IS
Two Sisters is a grimly informative study of how not only societies but families too can be riven and sundered by unquestionable, fanatical belief, says David Sexton
Wallis in Love by Andrew Morton - review: Did she ever love the Duke?
David Sexton reviews the new biography from the same author of Diana: Her True Story
The Melody by Jim Crace - review
In the past Crane's eloquence has made his dislocated, alternative worlds resonate more powerfully than real world reference could - but not this time, says David Sexton
Le Pont de la Tour, review: high French luxury, expertly delivered
It’s exhilarating to eat here for the site alone, says David Sexton, and while Le Pont de la Tour is not pushing boundaries, it’s certainly giving pleasure
Engawa: Undoubtedly delicious
David Sexton savours the decadent taste of Kobe beef at this highly authentic Japanese restaurant
#MenToo: Men need to be part of the conversation to progress
In an age of hashtag shaming and Presidents Club sleaze, a man expresses an opinion at his peril — but what do we gain by refusing to listen?
The Only Story by Julian Barnes - a review
What Julian talks about when he talks about love
Lullaby by Leïla Slimani - a review
A book about every parent's worst nightmare
World first review of Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury
Wolff gives us devastatingly direct transcripts in this political exposé worth reading, says David Sexton