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A Kind of Loving (Hardcover)

by Mr Stan Barstow (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Heinemann; New edition edition (23 Sep 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0435125079
  • ISBN-13: 978-0435125073
  • Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 13 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 694,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Vic Brown is attracted to the beautiful but demanding Ingrid. As their relationship grows and changes he comes to terms - the hard way - with adult life and what it really means to love. Set in the 1960s, the novel raises issues against a clearly-evoked social and historical context.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest novels of the 20th century, 17 Jan 2004
This review is from: A Kind of Loving (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.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE ORIGINAL LADS' NOVEL, 14 Dec 2002
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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 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.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty and gripping, 27 Dec 2000
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by Robert Machin

5.0 out of 5 stars A portrait of a vanished 1950s northern English world - well written, too.
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 10 months ago by Alan Proctor

5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. J. Wardle

1.0 out of 5 stars 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

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on 13 Mar 2000

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