Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
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Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
British LiteratureYemen And United Kingdom • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday explores an improbable project to introduce salmon fishing in the Yemeni desert. The story follows fisheries scientist Dr. Alfred Jones as he navigates political and personal challenges, ultimately reevaluating his perceptions and priorities, illustrating the intersection of faith, determination, and the unpredictability of human endeavors.
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Humorous
Romantic
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday is praised for its unique premise and satirical tone, blending politics and humor. The novel effectively captures cultural clashes and bureaucratic absurdities. However, some readers feel the narrative can be uneven, with a mix of intriguing characters and less engaging plot developments. Overall, it's a creative and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Salmon Fishing in the Yemen?
A reader who enjoys Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday likely appreciates satirical and whimsical novels with political and cultural commentary. Fans of Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency or Yann Martel's Life of Pi might find this book appealing.
17,973 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is Paul Torday's debut novel, which he published at the age of 59, marking a late start to his literary career.
The novel was inspired by a unique blending of Torday's interests in politics, fishing, and storytelling, and it subtly critiques government bureaucracy and media sensationalism.
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Paul Torday won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction in 2007 for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, illustrating its reception as an entertaining read within literary circles.
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Novel • Fiction
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British LiteratureYemen And United Kingdom • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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