Talking It Over

Brief Overview

Julian Barnes's novel «Talking It Over» tells the story of a love triangle between three main characters: Stuart, Gillian, and Oliver. Stuart and Oliver are longtime friends, but their relationship becomes complicated when Stuart marries Gillian. Oliver, charismatic and witty, falls in love with Gillian and begins to compete for her attention. The story unfolds through a series of monologues, with each character sharing their thoughts and feelings, allowing the reader to see events from different perspectives. Barnes explores themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, showing how the subjectivity of perception shapes human relationships.