Book · 1951 · Fiction in English
The End of the Affair
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And the last lines she said um James B Kane said uh the end of The Affair by Graham green.
Why people recommend it
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene is a classic novel set in London during and after the Blitz, exploring themes of love, jealousy, faith, and obsession. On The Book Review, John Williams mentioned Graham Greene's The End of the Affair as a favorite of a contributor. Williams brought up the title while discussing literary preferences and notable works, referencing comments made by James B. Kane. The novel delves into the complex and turbulent relationship between an author and a married woman, charting the psychological toll of their clandestine romance and its unexpected aftermath. Greene's semi-autobiographical narrative masterfully examines the blurry boundaries between human passion and spiritual devotion, capturing the emotional devastation left in the wake of a sudden separation. By highlighting the book during the podcast segment, the speakers underscored its lasting literary significance and its power to deeply move readers with its raw depiction of heartbreak, guilt, and the enduring complexities of human attachment in a fractured world.
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John Williams and the last lines she said um James B Kane said uh the end of The Affair by Graham green 1
“and the last lines she said um James B Kane said uh the end of The Affair by Graham green”
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“and so you can listen to Colin fth narrate Graham Green's the end of the affair or Susan Sarandon do a member of the wedding”
“and so you can listen to Colin fth narrate Graham Green's the end of the affair or Susan Sarandon”