Download or read online the versions of us by laura barnett. In that brief moment, three outcomes are born for eva and jim. An affecting and thoughtprovoking work, the versions of us will keep you gripped until the tearjerking conclusion. Laura barnett is a writer, journalist and theatre critic. Feb 10, 2016 the versions of us, by laura barnett 4. Hardcover published in 2015, kindle edition published in 2015, 0544634241 hardcover published in 2016, kindle edi. May 2, 2016 the one thing thats certain is they met on a cambridge street by chance and felt a connection that would last a lifetime. May 23, 2015 widely touted as sliding doors meets one day, the versions of us by laura barnett tells the story of eva edelstein and jim taylor who meet as undergraduates at cambridge university in the late 1950s. She has been on staff at the guardian and the daily telegraph, and is now a freelance arts journalist and features writer, working for the guardian, the observer and time out london, as well as several other national newspapers and magazines. The versions of us by laura barnett extract scribd. The versions of us by laura barnett it is 1958 and eva, an english undergraduate at cambridge university, is cycling along a path when she swerves. So eva is plumping cushions while jims lover helena is cleaning, tidying in parallel but different stories as jim paints a triptych he calls the versions of us.
It is a tale of possibilities and consequences that rings across the shifting decades, from the 50s, 60s, 70s and on to the present, showing how even the smallest choices can define the course. The versions of us kindle edition by barnett, laura. Barnett has also written a nonfiction book and a book of award. She studied spanish and italian at cambridge university, and newspaper journalism at city university, london. Laura barnett is a writer, journalist, and theatre critic. Barnett has also written a nonfiction book and a book of awardwinning short stories. The versions of us audiobook, written by laura barnett. The versions of us ebook by laura barnett 9780544634473. In the unraveling of the tale of a single relationship and all of its possibilities, the versions of us explores the wide net that our lives cast as we move or are moved by purpose and chance. The uk hardback edition of the versions of us was waterstones fiction book of the month for june 2015, and the paperback won the spring 2016 richard and judy book club and was a waterstones book club choice. In the first chapter, eva bumps into her future husband jim in 1958 when she punctures her bike tyre on a nail and he stops to help.
The versions of us by laura barnett a little blog of books. The versions of us by laura barnett book club discussion. Observer one of the most engrossing novels either of us has read in years. Mernie gilmore, daily express a clever, romantic debut barnett tells three outcomes of the same affair, a simple, effective metaphor for. The versions of us by laura barnett extract free download as pdf file. The versions of us is an outstanding debut novel about the choices we make and the different paths that our lives might follow. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Do you think you could read the book by reading one reality at a time, all the way through. Read online or download the versions of us by laura barnett book for free hello fellow readers. Late for class, eva edelstein swerves to miss a dog and crashes her bike. In the unraveling of the tale of a single relationship and all of its possibilities, the versions of us explores the wide net that our lives cast as. She has been on staff at the guardian and the daily telegraph, and is now a freelance arts journalist and features writer, working for the guardian, the observer, and time out london, as well as several other national newspapers and magazines. Barnett has that rare talent, like curtis sittenfeld or kate atkinson, of building up the mundane aspects of everyday life until they acquire meaning the times barnett excels herself in this mesmerising ballad. Barnett has written for the guardian, the observer, the daily telegraph and time out. The versions of us laura barnett poppy loves book club.
Laura s barnett s new book greatest hits is available for preorder now. Read the versions of us by laura barnett available from rakuten kobo. She writes regularly for the guardian, the observer, and the daily telegraph. The versions of us by laura barnett modern mrs darcy. How did you find reading the book in three simultaneous realities. The versions of us by laura barnett explores the idea that there are moments when our lives might have turned out differently, the tiny factors or decisions that could determine our fate, and the precarious nature of the foundations upon which we build our lives. The pair meet in 1950s cambridge, when a dog runs in front of evas bicycle. Laura s second greatest love, after literature, is music, and music from the rolling stones and talking heads to schubert and mozart also punctuates the lives of eva and jim in the versions of us. The versions of us is a love story told three ways. The versions of us offers three variations of eva and jims story, from their chance meeting in 1958 to the present day. Laura barnett introduces her book the versions of us youtube. Katie hoare the versions of us is about eva and jim who meet by a brief encounter as students at cambridge, when she swerves to miss a dog on her bike. May 28, 2015 the versions of us is well written, deftly crafted and constantly surprising, in the way that chaotic real life is surprising. There are three possible outcomes, three small decisions that could determine the rest of their lives.
Jun 03, 2015 barnetts willingness to look beyond romance to the mechanics of relationships bodes well for her career as a novelist. In 2014, barnett published advice from the players, collected advice from actors for those hoping to pursue a theatrical career. Eva is injured in a cycling accident after swerving to avoid a dog and from this point onwards, there are three versions of their story. This is what the english author laura barnett does in her debut novel, the versions of us, a captivating whirlwind of a book that offers readers three variations on one couples life. And, most crucially, what if an author decided it was a good idea to tell three versions of the same story. Her debut novel, the versions of us, was nominated for the 2016 bbia award for debut fiction, and won the richard and judy spring 2016 book club. What if one small decision could change the rest of your life. As the strands of their lives weave together and apart across the decades from college through wildly different successes and disappointments, seductions and betrayals, births and funerals, joys and sorrows. The versions of us by laura barnett, 9781474600163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Laura barnett the versions of us laura barnett in one moment, two lives will be changed forever. The versions of us download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Three variations on a couple track roads not taken, lives unlived.
Jim and eva had strong connections with their parents throughout their lives. Widely touted as sliding doors meets one day, the versions of us by laura barnett tells the story of eva edelstein and jim taylor who meet as undergraduates at cambridge university in the late 1950s. The versions of us is a tale of possibilities and consequences that rings across the shifting decades, from the fifties, sixties, seventies, and on to the present, showing how even the smallest choices can define the. The novel was nominated in the best debut fiction category at the 2016 british book industry awards, and the us edition was selected. Click download or read online button to get the versions of us book now. Barnett has that rare talent, like curtis sittenfeld or kate atkinson, of building up the mundane aspects of everyday life until they acquire meaning the times barnett excels herself in this mesmerising ballad of a book. Sunday times the versions of us is well written, deftly crafted and constantly surprising, in the way that chaotic real life is surprising. Jun 19, 2015 the versions of us by laura barnett it is 1958 and eva, an english undergraduate at cambridge university, is cycling along a path when she swerves to avoid a dog and punctures a tyre on a nail by. A thoughtprovoking tale turns into the cliches of us a confident debut, it really comprises three short novels max liu. This triplebraided structure builds poignancy, as the same 30th birthday party or funeral, populated by the same characters, unspools into different outcomes. Apr 18, 2017 with the versions of us, laura barnett has created a world as magical and affecting as those that captivated readers in one day and life after life. Read extracts, journalism, download short stories and view author events. Here, you can listen to the soundtrack that underpins particular scenes in each version, moving, with the characters, from the 1950s right up to the present day.
It is also a story about the nature of love and how it grows, changes and evolves. Her first novel, the versions of us, will be published in english, german, spanish, italian, french, portuguese, czech, and mandarin. This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. Laura barnett was born in 1982 in south london, where she now lives with her husband. Her first novel, the versions of us will be published in english, german, spanish, italian, french, portuguese, czech, and mandarin. The versions of us by laura barnett joannes reading blog. What if the romantic path you choose turns out to be a misstep. What point do you think the author is trying to make. Barnetts willingness to look beyond romance to the mechanics of relationships bodes well for her career as a novelist. The versions of us by laura barnett readers digest. Dec 31, 2015 sunday times the versions of us is well written, deftly crafted and constantly surprising, in the way that chaotic real life is surprising. Lauras barnetts new book greatest hits is available for preorder now. A woman, cycling towards him, swerves to avoid a dog. The versions of us book by laura barnett thriftbooks.
It is a tale of possibilities and consequences that rings across the shifting decades, from the fifties, sixties, seventies, and on to the present, showing how even the smallest choices can define. The versions of us is well written, deftly crafted and constantly surprising, in the way that chaotic real life is surprising. The versions of us by laura barnett published by hachette uk on may 28th 2015 genres. The versions of us by laura barnett the independent us. The one thing thats certain is they met on a cambridge street by chance and felt a connection that would last a lifetime.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Of the three alternative realities, in which do you think jim and eva were happiest. Buy a cheap copy of the versions of us book by laura barnett. This is the question posed by laura barnetts first novel, which already looks set to become one of the summers big reads. Pdf the versions of us download full pdf book download. With the versions of us, laura barnett has created a world as magical and affecting as those that captivated readers in one day and life after life. The versions of us by laura barnett bookish bucket list. May 03, 2016 this triplebraided structure builds poignancy, as the same 30th birthday party or funeral, populated by the same characters, unspools into different outcomes. Apr 27, 2017 35 stars the romance follows eva and jim, a writer and an artist studying at cambridge, from the day they metor should have metthrough heartbreak, love, and loss in three alternating versions. Mernie gilmore, daily express a clever, romantic debut barnett tells three outcomes of the same affair, a simple, effective metaphor for the paths love itself can take you on. This sliding doorsstyle romantic drama riffs on the chance encounters that can define a life. A thoughtprovoking read that will resonate with many and serve as a source of comfort when it feels like everything is falling apart. Laura barnett talks about writing her book the versions of us and weaving the three stories of eva and jim together. Barnett renders an irresistible concept in sweet, cool prose a bit like a chooseyourownadventure book in which you dont have to choose.
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