Naomi Alderman

the Cape of Good Hope.

put you head and shoulders above the rest.

There’s no evidence for that.

knowing that the spotlight is going to find them and illuminate every glistening thing: both sequins and sweat.

He takes the high ground

had the upper hand

kneel before You.

I’m just a little fish, Tunde; a minnow, really.

The only way to be safe is to own the place.

either you are the hunter or you are the prey. Learn which you are. Act accordingly.