In "Talking It Over", Gillian was married to Stuart. Then Stuart's best and oldest friend Oliver fell in love with her and married her in his turn. Each spoke directly to the reader, giving their side of the story. In "Love, Etc.", using the same technique, Julian Barnes revisits Stuart, Oliver and Gillian, ten years after they last spoke to us. Oliver and Gillian are settled into a comfortable marriage, they have a child, Gillian is successful, Oliver is not. When Stuart returns from America, rich, divorced, a successful entrepreneur, the scene is set for the wheel to turn once more. Darker and deeper than "Talking It Over", "Love, Etc." is a compelling exploration of a contemporary love triangle, wise, funny and brilliantly observed.
- ISBN10 0099285452
- ISBN13 9780099285458
- Publish Date 1 January 2099 (first published 1 October 1994)
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 3 August 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Vintage
- Format Paperback
- Language English