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The story revolves around three Londoners—Gillian, Stuart, and Oliver—who, despite their differences, form a triangle of relationships. Gillian is reserved, Stuart is pedantic, and Oliver is flamboyant. Recently married, Gillian and Stuart navigate their new life, while Stuart and Oliver share a long-standing friendship, and Oliver gets along well with Gillian. However, their seemingly orderly lives spiral into chaos, primarily due to the complexities of love. Faced with this turmoil, the trio agrees it's time to confront their issues. While they recognize their lives have become chaotic, their interpretations of the situation differ significantly. Each character is determined to express their perspective, leading to a rich tapestry of voices that present three distinct versions of the same story. As they discuss their feelings and experiences, they engage in a humorous and poignant exploration of selective memory and the elusive nature of truth. The narrative showcases the intricacies of relationships and the art of eyewitnessing, all delivered with the author's signature wit and emotional depth, creating a compelling and insightful read.
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Talking It Over, Julian Barnes
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1991
- Einband
- (Hardcover)
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- Titel
- Talking It Over
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Julian Barnes
- Verlag
- Jonathan Cape
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 1991
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 273
- ISBN10
- 0224031570
- ISBN13
- 9780224031578
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Liebe, Gegenwartsliteratur, Freundschaft, Frankreich, Spaß, Britische Literatur, Erinnerungen, England, Großbritannien, Englische Literatur, Ehe, London, Trennung, Abschied, Lügen, Eifersucht, Skandale und Affären, Untreue, Streit
- Erstveröffentlichung
- 1991
- Originaltitel
- Talking it Over
- Bewertung
- 3,7 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- The story revolves around three Londoners—Gillian, Stuart, and Oliver—who, despite their differences, form a triangle of relationships. Gillian is reserved, Stuart is pedantic, and Oliver is flamboyant. Recently married, Gillian and Stuart navigate their new life, while Stuart and Oliver share a long-standing friendship, and Oliver gets along well with Gillian. However, their seemingly orderly lives spiral into chaos, primarily due to the complexities of love. Faced with this turmoil, the trio agrees it's time to confront their issues. While they recognize their lives have become chaotic, their interpretations of the situation differ significantly. Each character is determined to express their perspective, leading to a rich tapestry of voices that present three distinct versions of the same story. As they discuss their feelings and experiences, they engage in a humorous and poignant exploration of selective memory and the elusive nature of truth. The narrative showcases the intricacies of relationships and the art of eyewitnessing, all delivered with the author's signature wit and emotional depth, creating a compelling and insightful read.







