David Sexton
Books
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
By David Sexton
11 Apr 2026
Books
Michael Wolff's second book picks up where Fire and Fury left off
Beginning immediately where Fire and Fury ended, and finishing after the publication of the Mueller Report, Wolff is back with Seige
By David Sexton
3 Jun 2019
TV
The courage to return to where you came closest to death
Tonight, Channel 4, 9pm
By David Sexton
30 May 2019
Books
Sandettie Light Vessel Automatic by Simon Armitage - review
A terrific appointment for our best living poet
By David Sexton
23 May 2019
Books
Hannibal Lecter’s creator goes to Escobar’s Miami mansion in new book
Thomas Harris’s new novel is not up there with his masterpieces but it’s still a fierce read
By David Sexton
16 May 2019
TV
David Harewood's moving account of mental illness must be told
Tonight, BBC Two, 9pm
By David Sexton
16 May 2019
TV
Deep State is back - who wants more battles and spy games?
Tonight, Fox, 9pm
By David Sexton
9 May 2019