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This week, in ‘Men Doing Stupid Shit’…

Before She Met Me by Julian Barnes

10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall

November 30, 2024 by Zirza 2 Comments

Two books this week, both about men who do things they either haven’t thought through, or that they should maybe stop thinking about. altogether.  Before She Met Me (Julian Barnes) *** Graham is an academic and teaches history at university. He’s left his shrewish wife Barbara for Ann, a former b-list actress, and he is very happy with her until the day when he accidentally sees his wife in a dumb b-movie. In it, Ann is seen in bed with another actor. Graham’s mind latches […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: 10 Things That Never Happened, Alexis Hall, Before she Met me, Julian Barnes

Zirza's CBR16 Review No:64 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: 10 Things That Never Happened, Alexis Hall, Before she Met me, Julian Barnes ·
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