Caryl Phillips reflects on Notting Hill's transformation and how it affects his writing, revealing a deep personal connection to the area as it gentrified.
Phillips reflects on Peter Rachman, a slumlord once vilified in the press, exploring his backstory with empathy, which informs the characters in his novel.
As a novelist, Phillips aims to uncover the complexities of individual stories, emphasizing how people's complicated histories influence their actions and experiences.
He observes that the changes in Notting Hill remind him of his younger days, prompting him to examine the societal shifts in this iconic London neighborhood.
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