Salmon Fishing In The Yemen

De: Paul Torday

Narrado por: Paul Torday, Samantha Bond, Fenella Woolgar, Neil Pearson, David Timson, Mark Perry, Peter Kenny, Crawford Logan, Andrew Sachs, Andrew Marr, Ian Conrich

Author Paul Torday makes his debut with this clever absurdist novel. Fisheries scientist Dr. Alfred Jones is approached by an extravagantly wealthy sheik with a novel plan. To foster goodwill, the sheik would like to introduce salmon fishing to Yemen - the same Yemen that is largely a desert - and politicians think it's a great idea.©2007 Paul Torday (P)2007 Orin Publiching Group Ltd.

Reseñas de la Crítica

A remarkably assured first novel, this one is a pure delight." ( Booklist)

Sardonic but warm with themes of faith and courage to follow dreams

Quasi epistolary structure that built nuanced characters. Very well performed in almost a tv doco style.

Distracted by the British bureaucracy/philosophy

Any additional comments?

I didn't like the premise of the book, valuable researchers' resource redirected to the pleasure of a man's desire to go fishing. The concept of "researchers working only in fear of losing their job", ordered by higher-ups to make the salmon fishing happen so that they can get rich, was personally appalling. I can't help but put myself in the story, and I would have to say that I don't enjoy living other people's frustration.

Good listen.

Good listen, I wasn't sure what I was going to enjoy but was "hooked" after the confusing beginning straightened itself out

A great story told well!

I had wanted to read this before seeing the movie - enjoyed the performances! Held my interest well, good nuances and very expressive. Highly recommended.

Maybe I'll Start Fishing....

The performance of this novel is excellent and the story is entertaining and thought provoking.