Lynda La Plante: ‘Raymond Chandler’s books make me laugh out loud’

The novelist and screenwriter on learning to read with dyslexia, being inspired by the great playwrights, and why she could never read Little Women againMy earliest reading memoryIt was not until I was seven that a teacher began to realise I was unable to read. Nowadays it would be... #press

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Lynda La Plante, the brilliant novelist and screenwriter, has shared some intriguing insights. It turns out that Raymond Chandler's books are not just gripping and suspenseful but also apparently quite hilarious! Who would've thought?

But let's rewind a bit. Lynda La Plante opens up about her experience with dyslexia and how it affected her ability to read at a young age. It's fascinating to see how she overcame those challenges and went on to become such a successful writer.

And speaking of writers, she mentions being inspired by the great playwrights. It seems like their brilliant storytelling served as fuel for her own creative fire. We can only imagine the sophisticated depth that comes through in her work as a result.

But here's a twist—I never knew reading "Little Women" could be so traumatizing! Lynda La Plante reveals that she could never read it again. Perhaps there's something hidden within those pages that scarred her for life... or maybe she just prefers stories with more intrigue, drama, or dark humor.

All in all, it seems like Lynda La Plante has had quite an interesting journey with literature. From learning to read despite dyslexia to finding inspiration in unexpected places—and even finding laughter in Raymond Chandler's works—it goes to show that reading is an adventure full of surprises.

So whether you're into thrilling mysteries or heartwarming classics (just maybe not "Little Women" if you're Lynda!), keep exploring the literary world because