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"In the five decades since its initial publication, A Kind of Loving has lost none of its power; indeed, its contemporary relevance is astonishing. Barstow's work, in its empathetic anger and passion and integrity, has long been a hope and a beacon for the socially engaged and politically committed writer and reader and this re-issue of one of the last century's finest novels is not only a boon but a necessity. Such is the mark of great and imperishable literature. Niall Griffiths --Niall Griffiths
'...warmth, liveliness, honesty, compassion...' Sunday Times --Sunday Times
'...warmth, liveliness, honesty, compassion...' Sunday Times --Sunday Times
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Stan Barstow's landmark 'Brit-Lit' novel of the sixties immortalized Vic Brown, the amiable working class lad from the North and led the way for author's like Nick Hornby writing similar slice-of-life drama. Still as fresh and alive today, it spawned two sequels: The Watchers on the Shore (1966) and The Right True End (1976). First published in 1960, it has long been used as a set text in British schools. It has also been translated at various times into a film starring Alan Bates (1962) of the same name, a television series (1973) starring Clive Wood, a radio play and a stage play. A Kind of Loving was the first of a trilogy, published over the course of sixteen years, that followed hero Vic Brown through marriage, divorce and a move from the mining town of Cressley to London.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first read this book (& its two follow-ups " the watchers on the shore" & " the right true end”) when we did " a kind of loving" in drama at high school, in which for some reason I was given the lead part of Vic Brown (I think it was the fact that I could actually read in my native Yorkshire accent, rather than my acting abilities, which no-one else seemed able to do!!).As our adaptation progressed I became more & more impressed by the depth of Stan Barstow’s writing and this lead me to my local library, where I found the follow-ups and several other novels by the same author. I quickly ordered the second & third novels of the "Vic Brown trilogy then all Mr Barstow’s other novels which also impressed me, but after over 20 years I am still drawn back repeatedly to the kind of loving trilogy. Simply, in my humble opinion it is one of, if not the, greatest novel of the 20th century.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Stan Barstow's landmark 'Brit-Lit' novel of the sixties immortalized Vic Brown, the amiable working class lad from the North and led the way for author's like Nick Hornby writing similar slice-of-life drama. Still as fresh and alive today, it spawned two sequels which are equally as good: The Watchers on the Shore and The Right True End. All three novels are collected in A Kind of Loving: The Vic Brown Trilogy. And the cult 1962 film adaptation starring Alan Bates is out now on video. Essential reading and highly recommended. A timeless classic.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Gritty tale of 1950s teenage life in a small northern town. Decent Vic Brown is brought down by his lust for Ingrid Rothwell. Engaging and funny, this, the first of a trilogy of books, brings to life a bygone world.
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A blast from the past
I have just finished this book, now reflecting on what i thought of it all. Overall it is a good book, even go so far as to say a page turner. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Queenie18
A Kind of Loving
This book was a blast from the past. I first read it as part of my reading for GCE English, a hugely impressive and thought provoking book which dealt with the nuts and bolts of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Brian W
My all time favourite
First of all - RIP Stan Barstow, who sadly died earlier this month.
A Kind of Loving - what a brilliant book. Read more
A Kind of Loving - what a brilliant book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. Ross
A Real Revelation and a True Classic
When I finally became curious enough to track down this book in an out of print copy at the library, and read it, I was shocked that such a great novel could have gone out of... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Peggy Stone
This book deserves a preservation order...
I'm not much given to re-reading - life is truly too short and there are too many books unread - but I recently picked this novel up for the first time in almost forty years and... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by Robert Machin
A portrait of a vanished 1950s northern English world - well written,...
I just re-read this book after about 40 years - my original paperback copy. I was surprised how well written it was - vivid, funny, and (at times) painful. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by Alan Proctor
in his head
The 1st book is excellent as you (the reader) are in Vic Brown's head. He is telling you how he feels honestly, and does bring back all the insecurities and worries all people have... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2008 by Mr. J. Wardle
Is it just me??
I think that 'A Kind of Loving' by Stan Barstow is one of the most boring books ever written (sorry to those of you that think its good). Read more
Published on 20 May 2003 by "kate2187"
Relationships and growing up
An interesting book about building relationships and a teenage relationship. It has a lot that I could associate with in terms of emotions & experiences. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2000 by Rufus Turner
The best book you are ever likely to read
This 1960 book has it all.....passion,grit,style,heartache,romance.... Vic is a character to associate with,to grow with and to admire. Read more
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