In this work I will describe and analyze some aspects of intercultural communication in John Lanchester's novel entitled Capital. First of all I chose this particular book because there we can see a spectrum of different cultures, nationalities and individuals who live in a city and are constantly in contact with each other. Furthermore, in this novel we can see how different people struggle against the difficulties that life in a foreign society inevitably brings, from the simple language barrier to fundamental differences in perception of the world. Finally, I am passionate about psychology, so it was interesting for me to follow the development of the characters and the interaction between them, doing things that are unnatural for them, changing due to circumstances. First, I think it is worth highlighting a few facts from the author's biography. John Lanchester is from Hamburg, Germany. He was born in 1962 and grew up in Hong Kong, but was educated in England at Gresham's School and St John's College. He used to be a journalist and a food critic, but now he's a pretty famous novelist. He is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, Granta, The Daily Telegraph and The Observer. Thus we can see that Lanchester is a well-travelled man, who has seen many different cultures, and whose interests vary widely. The book tells us about the lives of the residents of a fictional South London street and the people they communicate with. The action lasts around a year during which settled citizens interact with those from abroad trying to fight for their place in British society. Characters in the book include a Polish builder, a Hungarian woman who takes a job as a nanny despite having a rank... middle of paper... or making it, up there in the London Eye trying to impress a date. The city fascinates him: "large and low in the centre, with the highest edge in both directions, like a gigantic saucer". He's finally in love. Conclusion Capital by John Lanchester is undoubtedly a great read. Not only does it give the reader an in-depth analysis of a modern megalopolis with inhabitants of different tastes, cultures, motivations and habits, but it also offers great laughs and moments of real sadness. The book itself is as varied and unpredictable as living in a big modern city. Although intercultural communication is not the only issue raised by the author, it is the one that captures the reader's attention the most and embodies all the other aspects discussed. of Lanchester. I really enjoyed reading the book. It was a pleasant and challenging process at the same time.