The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

The Sense of an Ending (Vintage International) (Borzoi Books)

by Julian Barnes

A monumental novel capturing how one man comes to terms with the mutable past.

'A masterpiece... I would urge you to read - and re-read ' Daily Telegraph

**Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction**

Tony Webster and his clique first met Adrian Finn at school. Sex-hungry and book-hungry, they would navigate the girl-less sixth form together, trading in affectations, in-jokes, rumour and wit. Maybe Adrian was a little more serious than the others, certainly more intelligent, but they all swore to stay friends for life.

Now Tony is retired. He's had a career and a single marriage, a calm divorce. He's certainly never tried to hurt anybody. Memory, though, is imperfect. It can always throw up surprises, as a lawyer's letter is about to prove.

Reviewed by Bianca on

1 of 5 stars

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About a white old man and his lack of understanding about life and women, I guess...? For a short book, this was so draggy?? So boring and annoying. And this won the Booker Prize? 🥴

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  • 18 February, 2021: Started reading
  • 20 February, 2021: Finished reading
  • 20 February, 2021: Reviewed