Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Name: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
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SKU: 9780753821787
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The book that became a major film starring Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt

By Paul Torday

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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday is a novel that delves into the improbable project of introducing salmon fishing to the arid landscape of Yemen. The story follows Dr. Alfred Jones, a fisheries scientist, who is recruited to bring this ambitious vision to life. Through unexpected challenges and personal transformations, the book explores themes of belief, bureaucracy, and the clash between faith and practicality.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories where idealism meets reality, taking you on a journey from the ordinary to the extraordinary. It's a delightful blend of satire and warm-hearted storytelling where you can become engrossed in the unlikely ambition of bringing a seemingly impossible dream to life. If you value a tale that combines politics, romance, and a little bit of whimsy, this might be just the right page-turner for you.

An extraordinary, beguiling bestselling tale of fly-fishing and political spinning, of unexpected heroism and late-blooming love . . .

A Sunday Times bestseller Read on Book at Bedtime on Radio 4 for two weeks on hardback publication Rights sold in 18 countries Paul Torday's new book, THE INHERITANCE OF WILBERFORCE will be published by W&N in Spring 2008 Paperback to include Reading Group Notes 'A wonderful novel - a cry for humanity in our target-driven spin-riddled world' Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian Winner of the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction 'This highly original novel blends satire with gentle humanity in a tale of what happens when idealism meets self-serving politics and bungling bureaucracy...A stunning debut' Daily Mail '[Salmon Fishing...] captivates the grumpiest reader within moments' Daily Telegraph '[A] delightfully funny debut...It's funny, ambitious, multi-layered and quirkily imaginative' Scotsman 'An entertaining and successful debut... it is warmly recommended to anyone searching for feelgood comedy with surprising bite' Sunday Telegraph

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This is the story of Dr Alfred Jones, a fisheries scientist for whom diary-notable events include the acquisition of a new electric toothbrush and getting his article on caddis fly larvae published in 'Trout and Salmon'. Dr Jones finds himself reluctantly involved in a project to bring salmon fishing to the Highlands of the Yemen—a project that will change his life and the course of British political history forever.

With a wickedly wonderful cast of characters—including a visionary Sheikh, a weaselly spin doctor, Fred's devilish wife, and a few thousand transplanted salmon—Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a novel about hypocrisy and bureaucracy, dreams and deniability, and the transforming power of faith and love.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is praised as a brilliant satire with genuine passion, delighting readers with its charming and humorous narrative. Paul Torday's debut weaves a splendidly eccentric story told through clever use of spoof parliamentary papers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753821787

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Paul Torday was born in 1946 and read English Literature at Pembroke College, Oxford. He is married with two sons by a previous marriage and has two stepsons. He has spent most of his life in industry, but in the last three years has found the time to write. For the last fifteen years he has also been a keen salmon fisherman, and as he lives close to the River North Tyne, he has been able to indulge in this enthusiasm. He lives in Northumberland and has often visited the Middle East.

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