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Contemporary Fiction

Talking It Over

1 min read·eng. Talking It Over · 1991

Interesting Facts

  • The book is written in the form of monologues, with each of the three main characters telling their own version of events, creating a unique polyphonic narrative structure.
  • The main characters — Stuart, Gillian, and Oliver — form a love triangle, and their relationships are explored through the lens of each character's subjective perception.
  • The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the subjectivity of truth, showing how different people can interpret the same events in very different ways.
  • The book received positive reviews for its witty style and deep psychological insight, as well as for the author's ability to convey the complexity of human relationships.
  • The novel is the first part of a duology, followed by «Love, etc.», in which the author continues the story of the characters ten years later.
Talking It Over
Date of publication: 22 January 2025
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Original title: eng. Talking It Over · 1991
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