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Salmon Fishing In The Yemen [Kindle Edition]

Paul Torday (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews) |
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'stellar cast... I'm impressed by Orion's commitment - what a cast!' -- Sue Baker PUBLISHING NEWS 'What made me keep the CDs spinning until the very end was the star quality of the production. Its multi-voiced cast includes John Sessions as the fisheries expert who finds love and new faith in the unlikely enterprise, Samantha Bond as his icy superwoman wife, Andrew Sachs as the Huttonesque interrogator and Andrew Marr as himself. Expertly directed by Nicholas Jones and Elspeth McPherson' -- Christina Hardyment THE TIMES 'Funny, sad, surprising and highly recommended.' -- Sue Arnold THE GUARDIAN 'intriguing story... witty satire... The story's emails and reports, and the multi-voiced narration (which includes Andrew Marr) make for immediacy.' -- Rachel Redford THE OLDIE "A stellar cast including John Sessions and Andrew Marr (as himself) bring this reading to life." THE GUARDIAN 40 BEST AUDIOBOOKS

Sue Baker, PUBLISHING NEWS

'stellar cast.... I'm impressed by Orion's commitment - what a cast!'
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1059 KB
  • Print Length: 353 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0151012768
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (18 Sep 2008)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B002U3CCBK
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  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #162 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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100 of 103 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
On the surface a light-hearted comedy, but beneath the superficialities lurk darker themes.

Dr Alfred Jones, a fisheries scientist, is low down the pecking order of a civil service office where bullying is the norm. Furthermore, he can no longer avoid the painful truth that his wife cares more about her career and bank balance than she does about him.

When he is instructed to assist in introducing salmon to the Yemen, a scheme which appears doomed to failure, it feels to Fred like one more burden, heavier than most. But as things progress, he learns about faith, overcoming obstacles, and love.

The story is told in a series of emails, diary entries, and interview transcripts. Torday has mastered this deceptively simple method, it adds immediacy, and results in a lightness of touch and to-the-point style reminiscent of (but so much better than) Bridget Jones's diary.

In his protrait of our leaders, the irony tips over into cynicism, (accurately reflecting public opinion I would say). The prime minister is somewhat delusional, neither bright enough nor sufficiently honest with himself to recognise the limits to his power. His director of communications is even worse. No means are too vile to justify the end of furthering his boss's reign.

Although there is a certain flippant tone to the whole book, (the Jihadis are particularly clichéd), Torday's depiction of traditional Arab and Islamic culture is very respectful.

A good summer read, unexpectedly rewarding.
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37 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Barnaby
Format:Paperback
This is comedy satire is about Dr Alfred Jones, who finds himself reluctantly mixed up in a project to bring salmon to the Highlands of the Yemen. This project changes his life and British politics forever. The book boasts a range of quirky and realistic characters, which are all affected by Fred's involvement in the Salmon project. This novel is both cleverly humorous and thought provoking, and uses a deliciously random and peculiar idea to make a point on the subject of faith and loyalty. Having said this, I found it, at moments, a little weak and transparent, though still enjoyable.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A Yemin Surprise 2 July 2007
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed this book. The format, although not unique was diferent and added a sense of discovery. As someone who does fish, it all made sense, but perfect nonsense at the same time. Some excellent humour.

It was not a book I could not put down but it was one I looked forward to picking up.

Bob
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Entertainment as only a good book can be
This book would be a great holiday read. It is written in short communications between various bodies, both private and business. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Charlie's Wife
salmon fishing
Excellent book, takes you through the whole spectrum of emotions so easy to get lost in it and find you've read half the book and the day has vanished. Read more
Published 6 days ago by S. M. Malin
Good Choice
Glad I bought this book, it was fun to read and keep your interest throughout. Unusual tale and very well written. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Rover
I do not understand it
Why salmon fishing has anything to do with belief and faith? I can not get it. Why people create such crazy sport in a unsuitable country and call this as belief?
Published 9 days ago by Ms. B. Hu
Great read
Loved this book, combines intellect with great humor and I even learnt about salmon fishing into the bargain that wasn't expected and surprisingly interesting!
Published 9 days ago by Sez1
Book vs Film
The title alone would suggest a rip-roaring comedy caper, but it is not that sort of book. It is a funny read, but throughout there is an underlining darker side, and it's written... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mrs J.M. Giamatti
Delightful
This is a wittily-written book demonstrating both whimsy and character. The structure - employing emails, memoranda, diary entries and transcripts of Select Committee enquiries -... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Longshanks
salmon fishing taken to a new level!
Brilliant read. Made me laugh out loud. If you have a sense of humour - buy this book! Cannot believe some readers just don't get it.
Published 16 days ago by rafa
Great accompanyment to the film
Having watched the film version of this and having visited the Yemen, I was keen to read the book.

I am very pleased that I ordered this and top marks, as always, to... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Latimer
Tongue-in-cheek, yet argued plausibly
This is a marvelously witty novel about the ridiculous project of establishing salmon farms in Yemen's dried-up wadis. Read more
Published 20 days ago by L Ship
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