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The Only Story

by Julian Barnes
The Only Story
The Only Story

Poignant exploration of love, memory, and regret.

If you've ever fallen in love, deeply and thought-provokingly, "The Only Story" might echo within you long after the final page is turned. Julian Barnes has a way of delving into the fabric of early romance and its long-term consequences that feels both universal and intimately personal. His narrative reflects on the complexities of love and memory, tempting you to question your own past experiences and the stories you tell yourself. This is not just a novel, it's a mirror onto the heart's intricate tapestry.

  • Metų verstinė knyga (2019)
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.

The Only Story

by Julian Barnes
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ISBN: 9780525563068
Authors: Julian Barnes
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2019-03-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Romance, Contemporary
Related Topics: Literature, Literary Criticism, Contemporary Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.6
(rated by 25742 readers)

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Poignant, vivid and profound, The Only Story is a searing novel of memory, devotion, and how first love fixes a life forever.
 

Poignant exploration of love, memory, and regret.

If you've ever fallen in love, deeply and thought-provokingly, "The Only Story" might echo within you long after the final page is turned. Julian Barnes has a way of delving into the fabric of early romance and its long-term consequences that feels both universal and intimately personal. His narrative reflects on the complexities of love and memory, tempting you to question your own past experiences and the stories you tell yourself. This is not just a novel, it's a mirror onto the heart's intricate tapestry.

  • Metų verstinė knyga (2019)
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.

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