Love, etc.

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A farcical tragedy of betrayal and human frailties.

This book is a must-read for those who enjoy stories that blend humor and tragedy seamlessly. Julian Barnes masterfully captures the complexities of human relationships, exploring the themes of betrayal and redemption with wit and thoughtfulness. The use of crosscutting monologues provides an intimate look into each character's perspective, making the story all the more compelling. Love, etc. is a reminder that life is both tragic and comedic, and that sometimes, even in the midst of betrayal, there is a chance for redemption.

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Love, etc.

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ISBN: 9780375725883
Authors: Julian Barnes
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2002-06-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.71
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Twice shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Julian Barnes continues to reinvigorate the novel with his pyrotechnic verbal skill and playful manipulation of plot and character. In Love, etc. he uses all the surprising, sophisticated ingredients of a delightful farce to create a tragicomedy of human frailties and needs. After spending a decade in America as a successful businessman, Stuart returns to London and decides to look up his ex-wife Gillian. Their relationship had ended years before when Stuart’s witty, feckless, former best friend Oliver stole her away. But now Stuart finds that the intervening years have left Oliver’s artistic ambitions in ruins and his relationship with Gillian on less than solid footing. When Stuart begins to suspect that he may be able to undo the results of their betrayal, he resolves to act. Written as an intimate series of crosscutting monologues that allow each character to whisper their secrets and interpretations directly to the reader, Love, etc. is an unsettling examination of confessional culture and a profound refection on the power of perspective.
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A farcical tragedy of betrayal and human frailties.

This book is a must-read for those who enjoy stories that blend humor and tragedy seamlessly. Julian Barnes masterfully captures the complexities of human relationships, exploring the themes of betrayal and redemption with wit and thoughtfulness. The use of crosscutting monologues provides an intimate look into each character's perspective, making the story all the more compelling. Love, etc. is a reminder that life is both tragic and comedic, and that sometimes, even in the midst of betrayal, there is a chance for redemption.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.