The problem with doing an annual review is that Simon Everitt has already written that book.  In 1993 I read Vikram Seth’s 1,500 page “A Suitable Boy” in a week, and Simon’s post makes Vikram’s epic seem like a Independent puff piece (i.e. all current Indy content). My review will be concise, partly because I… Continue reading RETIRED MARTIN’S 2016 REVIEW