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The Lemon Table
- Narrated by: Timothy West, Prunella Scales
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
In a collection that is wise, funny, clever and moving, Julian Barnes has created characters whose passions and longings are made all the stronger by the knowledge that, for them, time is almost at an end.
The stories included are:
- 'A Short History of Hairdressing'
- 'The Story of Mats Israelson'
- 'The Things You Know'
- 'Hygiene'
- 'The Revival'
- 'Vigilance'
- 'Bark'
- 'Knowing French'
- 'Appetite'
- 'The Fruit Cage'
- 'The Silence'
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- GRANIA
- 26-05-11
Bit of a lemon
Sorry Mr Barnes, I know you are a good writer, but this collection of short stories did not leave me wanting more - in fact I couldn't even finish it.
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- Merrit Morgan
- 02-07-16
The usual genius
What made the experience of listening to The Lemon Table the most enjoyable?
Julian Barne's impeccable writing and being able to hear it read properly.
What did you like best about this story?
The range and variety of characters.
Have you listened to any of Timothy West and Prunella Scales ’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Yes, they are always wonderful. These first class narrators make all the difference.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Some of the stories are quite disturbing...they have stayed with me
Any additional comments?
I love his work and it is so fantastic to hear it read so well. Loved it. Make a long journey very enjoyable.
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- hfffoman
- 20-04-22
I enjoyed every minute
I strongly recommend this. I am not particularly fond of short stories, nor of Julian Barnes's writing, but these are a perfect example of both at their best. Intelligence exudes from every page. Timothy West in particular is a delight to listen to.
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- Geordie lass
- 13-06-23
Tedious
Tedious stories that ramble on and just stop when presumably even the author lost interest. Tedious tales about tedious people. What a waste of 2 talented narrators.
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- R. M. C.
- 08-05-23
Gave up on this one
The only enjoyable thing about this tedious collection of stories was the narrating performances of West & Scales. Didn’t finish the book.
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- ChrisW
- 21-03-23
I was disappointed
I have read a few novels by this author and I have been impressed. I was very disappointed by this book. I found the subject matter tedious and repetitive.
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- Bascot
- 20-01-22
Remarkable readings of Barnes by Scales and West
The stories are so finely crafted, the readings are subtle. Totally absorbing throughout. A great listening experience.
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- Carrie
- 18-12-21
Perfect narration
The narrators did full justice to the characters, a very enjoyable work. Poignant and moving.
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- Festival goer
- 20-08-18
Very accomplished
Imaginative and cleverly written short stories read beautifully but not so as to distract from the writing
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- Cariola
- 03-07-12
A Real Downer
I picked up this collection of short stories on the strength of Barnes's Booker-winning novel, The Sense of an Ending. Similarly, most of these stories also deal with aging--but without the humor and touch of hope found there. Quite a few deal with artists, musicians and writers who have lost their talent; several others involve elderly people who suffer from Alzheimer's and their caretakers. Overall, I found it rather sad and depressing, although finely written.
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- Hilary
- 07-08-14
Banal, petty characters mocked by author.
Really, no fun at all. Too bad, because I dearly love Prunella Scales. She is one of the very best readers. Barnes just comes off as mean-spirited to come up with these miserable creatures and then make fools of them in narrative.
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