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Levels of Life

By: Julian Barnes
Narrated by: Julian Barnes
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”You put together two things that have not been put together before. And the world is changed…”

Julian Barnes's new book is about ballooning, photography, love and grief; about putting two things, and two people, together, and about tearing them apart.

One of the judges who awarded him the 2011 Man Booker Prize described him as “an unparalleled magus of the heart”. This book confirms that opinion.

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Julian Barnes draws the reader easily into his books and his own reading of his writing is captivating. The final section was an exploration of personal grief, in these days without the comfort of a belief in an afterlife. Very moving.

Captivating

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Would you listen to Levels of Life again? Why?

Totally and utterly heartbreaking.His exploration of his own grief of losing his wife of 30 years is detailed and totally honest

What did you like best about this story?

his honesty and total love of his wife

Which scene did you most enjoy?

It hurts as much as it's worth,so in a way one relishes the pain. if it didn't matter,it wouldn't matter

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

i was in flood of tears

Any additional comments?

the most beautiful book i have read in years

The tropics of grief

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So very, very well written! Well crafted in three parts. The first two parts are facinating. The third part is one of the most honest and powerful I have ever read.

A surprising and powerful novel, and I plan to read it again.

The heights and depths- exquisite

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A novel and touching book, the likes of which I’ve never read before.

I came across this book by chance in a sale and was totally unprepared for what was to come, leaving my somewhat thrown by the first act (no spoilers).

Such was my unpreparedness that I almost gave up but, being a third through, I persevered. I am glad I did because I was treated to an insight into grief and loss that I didn’t know I needed as much as I did.

A novel and touching book, the likes of which I’ve never read before

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What did you like most about Levels of Life?

It really made me think Julian Barnes is also wonderfully articulate.

What did you like best about this story?

The honesty of Julian Barnes

Which scene did you most enjoy?

There wasn't any scenes as he is talking about the experience of dealing with bereavement

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Julian Barnes has a beautiful voice

Absolutely wonderful and thought provoking

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