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Stuart, a sensible but socially awkward banker, struggles with romance until a chance evening leads him to Gillian, a picture restorer healing from a painful affair. Their impending marriage is quickly greeted by the arrival of Stuart’s best friend, Oliver, a brash language teacher who "talks like a dictionary." The trio’s dynamics shift from comedic misunderstandings to a profound, sometimes dark, exploration of the complexities of love and companionship. Through a swift shift from humor to poignant introspection, the novel illuminates the fragile, often contradictory nature of human relationships.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Julian Barnes
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