The story revolves around the intense rivalry between former friends Gwyn Barry and Richard Tull, who are now on opposite ends of the literary spectrum. While Barry achieves fame and success, Tull grapples with obscurity and resentment. His growing envy leads him to explore how a writer can inflict real harm on another, resulting in escalating violence that impacts both their lives. The narrative offers a darkly comedic and incisive look at the competitive world of literary London, highlighting themes of envy, ambition, and the consequences of rivalry.
The story revolves around the intense rivalry between former friends Gwyn Barry and Richard Tull, who are now on opposite ends of the literary spectrum. While Barry achieves fame and success, Tull grapples with obscurity and resentment. His growing envy leads him to explore how a writer can inflict real harm on another, resulting in escalating violence that impacts both their lives. The narrative offers a darkly comedic and incisive look at the competitive world of literary London, highlighting themes of envy, ambition, and the consequences of rivalry.
