Quote by Jonathan Coe

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.

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

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This quote suggests that in the United States, there is generally little interest in other countries and their cultures. It implies that American readers may not be inclined to explore a novel that provides an understanding of life in the UK. The statement implies that this lack of interest is unique to the US, possibly suggesting that readers in other countries are more open to experiencing stories from different cultural perspectives.

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