The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
This novel revolves around a middle-aged man, Tony Webster, who is forced to reevaluate his understanding of his past when he unexpectedly receives a lawyer's letter that drags him back into his complex history with his university friends, Adrian and Veronica. The book explores themes of memory, history, and time, showing how our understanding of the past can be distorted by our own perceptions and emotions. As Tony delves into his past, he realizes that his memories may not be as accurate as he once believed, leading to a surprising revelation.
The 1639th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 150-200
- Words
- 41,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 7th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 39th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 1157th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)