Hardcover published in 2015, kindle edition published in 2015, 0544634241 hardcover published in 2016, kindle edi. 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 also written a nonfiction book and a book of awardwinning short stories. Laura barnetts debut novel the versions of us was a huge hit when it was released in 2015, enchanting readers and topping bestseller charts. Read extracts, journalism, download short stories and view author events. Barnetts willingness to look beyond romance to the mechanics of relationships bodes well for her career as a novelist.
The versions of us ebook by laura barnett 9780544634473. This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. The versions of us by laura barnett, 9781474600163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Jun 03, 2015 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 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. And, most crucially, what if an author decided it was a good idea to tell three versions of the same story. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale. Buy a cheap copy of the versions of us book by laura barnett. 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. 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 novel was nominated in the best debut fiction category at the 2016 british book industry awards, and the us edition was selected. 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. Oct 01, 2015 book club questions for the versions of us by laura barnett part of the richard and judy spring 2016 bookclub.
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It is published in the usa in by houghton mifflin harcourt. Translation rights have been sold in 24 other countries so far, and the novel has been optioned for a tv adaptation by trademark films. 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. Pdf the versions of us download full pdf book download. The versions of us by laura barnett, paperback barnes. A thoughtprovoking tale turns into the cliches of us. Download or read online the versions of us by laura barnett. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. She writes regularly for the guardian, the observer, and the daily telegraph. Laura s barnett s new book greatest hits is available for preorder now. The versions of us by laura barnett a little blog of books. Dec 31, 2015 the versions of us by laura barnett, 9781474600897, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Elle a dazzling novel about the ways the smallest decisions give shape. 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. The versions of us by laura barnett published by hachette uk on may 28th 2015 genres. Her second novel, greatest hits, was published in 2017, along with an accompanying soundtrack by kathryn williams. Sunday telegraph stunningly crafted and constantly surprising.
The book the versions of us make you feel enjoy for your. 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. What struck me was that although the story was confined to three versions, there are hundreds of other versions that could have been written if barnett had decided fate should. The versions of us by laura barnett by orionbooks orion. Weve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers. Eva is injured in a cycling accident after swerving to avoid a dog and from this point onwards, there are. Barnett has also written a nonfiction book and a book of award. The versions of us is an outstanding debut novel about the choices we make and the different paths that our lives might follow. The versions of us audiobook, written by laura barnett. When the whitmans, a nouveau riche white family, move into a sprawling, newly built house next door to valerie alstonholt, a black professor of forestry and ecology, and her musically gifted, biracial 18yearold son, xavier, in a modest, diverse.
May 28, 2015 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, her debut novel, was a number one bestseller and has been translated into 23 languages. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Download or read online the versions of us by laura. Do you have any thoughts, questions or discussions about the versions of us by laura barnett. The versions of us by laura barnett book club discussion. Barnett has written for the guardian, the observer, the daily telegraph and time out. Her first novel, the versions of us will be published in english, german, spanish, italian, french, portuguese, czech, and mandarin.
Yetauthor laura barnett doesnt just tell us an ordinary romantic story. An utterly convincing love story about two people destined to be together somehow, no matter what. What if the romantic path you choose turns out to be a misstep. 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. The versions of us book by laura barnett thriftbooks. The versions of us offers three variations of eva and jims story, from their chance meeting in 1958 to the present day. I filled up pages thinking about all of this after finishing the book and had to stop myself as it approached 3am. Barnett renders an irresistible concept in sweet, cool prose a bit like a chooseyourownadventure book in which you dont have to choose. 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. 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 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. Laura barnett is a writer, journalist, and theatre critic. The versions of us by laura barnett by orionbooks published on 20150518t.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A confident debut, it really comprises three short novels. The versions of us kindle edition by barnett, laura. Lauras barnetts new book greatest hits is available for preorder now. The versions of us by laura barnett overdrive rakuten. The versions of us by laura barnett bookish bucket list. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. 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. Book club questions for the versions of us by laura barnett.
Book club questions for the versions of us by laura barnett part of the richard and judy spring 2016 bookclub. In 2014, barnett published advice from the players, collected advice from actors for those hoping to pursue a theatrical career. Observer one of the most engrossing novels either of us has read in years. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the versions of us.
A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. On the surface, its a little like anagrams by lorrie moore, too in versions, barnett tells three alternate versions of a love story, spliced together in chronological order. Her first novel, the versions of us, will be published in english, german, spanish, italian, french, portuguese, czech, and mandarin. Read the versions of us by laura barnett available from rakuten kobo. 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. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle. What if one small decision could change the rest of your life. Download and read free online the versions of us laura barnett. Greatest hits by the versions of us author laura barnett. Read online or download the versions of us by laura barnett book for free hello fellow readers. The story begins on a sunday afternoon in may when our neighborhood is still maintaining its tenuous peace, a loose balance between old and new, us and them, we are informed in the books opening paragraph. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.