Jonathan Coe Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jonathan Coe.

Jonathan Coe is an acclaimed British author known for his sharp wit and insightful social commentary. Born on August 9, 1961, in Birmingham, Coe studied English at Trinity College, Cambridge. He gained literary recognition with his fourth novel, "What a Carve Up!" (1994), and his subsequent works, including "The Rotters' Club" (2001) and "Number 11" (2015), have further solidified his reputation as a skilled satirist. Coe's novels often explore the politics and cultural shifts of contemporary Britain, blending humor with astute observations on society. His works have garnered numerous awards and continue to captivate readers around the world.

It's only a drawback in the States, where most people seem t

It's only a drawback in the States, where most people seem to have no real interest in other countries and the notion of a novel which might offer insight into life in the UK doesn't seem to appeal very widely.

Jonathan Coe

Life People

I have two ideas for novels at the moment, neither of them a

I have two ideas for novels at the moment, neither of them all that conventional, but I'm not ready to choose between them yet, let alone settle down to the process of writing.

Jonathan Coe

Alone