Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth written and read by William Boyd.
A philandering art dealer tries to give up casual love affairs - seeking only passionate kisses as a substitute. A man recounts his personal history through the things he has stolen from others throughout his life. A couple chart the journey of their five year relationship backwards, from awkward reunion to lovelorn first encounter. And, at the heart of the book, a 24-year old young woman, Bethany Mellmoth, embarks on a year-long journey of wishful and tentative self-discovery.
The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth depicts the random encounters that bring the past bubbling to the surface; the impulsive decisions that irrevocably shape a life; and the endless hesitations and loss-of-nerve that wickedly complicate it. These funny, surprising and moving stories are a resounding confirmation of Boyd's powers as one of our most original and compelling storytellers.
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Imprint: Viking
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Published: 02/11/2017
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ISBN: 9780241295908
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Length: 454 Minutes
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RRP: £10.00
Reviews
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He has probably written more classic books than any of his contemporaries
Daily Telegraph
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Boyd is a brilliant novelist
Observer
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William Boyd is a gifted chronicler of lives both enigmatic and artistic
Mail on Sunday
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One of Britain's best and best-loved storytellers
Sunday Express
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Boyd deals with heavy themes with the lightest touch. We're lucky to have him writing for us
John Sutherland, The Times
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Boyd is a gifted and intelligent story-teller
Amanda Craig, Independent on Sunday
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Boyd is as good as ever at capturing time and place, and at blurring the line between fact and fiction. A highly enjoyable read
Daily Telegraph on 'Sweet Caress'
