Metroland Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Like reading a Truffaut film. "

" A wonderfully written, sensitive and realistic portrayal of the journey of life and lessons learned along the way. "

" Rings true of any by growing up a with a good ally and a restless inner life. "

" Read this in English class 16 years ago. I enjoyed the narrative but didn't quite get it, busy as I was clumsily taking it apart for homework, and I can finally relate to the mad genius of the teacher who exposed us to it back then. It's a powerful story of friendship, and growing up, and what growing up does to your dreams. Highly recommended. "

" 3.5 stars. Surprisingly good debut. "

" I liked it, but it's not one that'll stick with me I don't think. Quite funny. "

" Really enjoyed it. Found it a little hard to get in to at first (and wasn't sure about the pomposity of the boys in their youth) but then I couldn't put it down. Good to read aged 33 too! "

" Entertaining enough at the time, but not Barnes' best & not a keeper "

" Love Barnes' terribly, terribly English style. "

" Excellent tale, beautifully written by a true craftsman. "

" I enjoyed this more than the 3 stars suggests, but for me the impact and interest was all in the beginning - after adulthood, the story muddled and drifted. "

" My first Julian Barnes book. I love how he makes the fatuity of youth and foolishness of being in love all okay. Most importantly, the protagonist is a traditionalist I am okay with. "

" I was torn between idealistic Chris and the realistic Chris. I'm straddling the two worlds. "

" I loved the French in it, the Englishman in Paris aspect and view on sex and relationships. Also, it had a happy ending which was nice. "

" Odd book -- hated it at first, then loved it, then a mixture. Beautifully written, at least. "

" This book has an interesting style but not a gripping storyline. I found it quite hyperactive writing and the story somehow never settles down. Christopher and Toni are friends from the 1960s and the novel explores their psyche and choices. "

" Barnes at his earliest, doing that thing Barnes does so well. "

" A first novel to kill for. "

" I loved the French in it, the Englishman in Paris aspect and view on sex and relationships. Also, it had a happy ending which was nice. "

" A first novel to kill for. "

" Excellent tale, beautifully written by a true craftsman. "

" Rings true of any by growing up a with a good ally and a restless inner life. "

" Dear Julian Barnes, If you're not busy later, I'd like to have some of your children. xoxo, Leigh "

" This book has an interesting style but not a gripping storyline. I found it quite hyperactive writing and the story somehow never settles down. Christopher and Toni are friends from the 1960s and the novel explores their psyche and choices. "