""I've always thought I made books the way I do because I'm an illustrator, first and foremost. So I'm always thinking in images as well as words.""
""Resentments and jealousies start to build, differences in class, confidence and freedoms start to interfere with the smooth running of their household and everything goes, well it goes a bit wrong.""
""Generally I'm quite interested in how people live, what makes a good life, that sort of thing.""
""I also want the reader to have something to relish, a kind of richness they can experience through the format of the book.""
Lizzy Stewart's second illustrated novel, The Wreck, features two friends, Francesca and Charlie, who reunite after 20 years by moving in together with their husbands. Initially, communal living appears utopian, but underlying resentments and class differences soon disrupt harmony. The narrative reflects on contemporary living arrangements and the complexities of relationships. Stewart's unique format combines comic panels, prose, and illustrations, enhancing the storytelling experience. Her work often addresses themes of female relationships, class, and art, making this novel a rich exploration of modern life.
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