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The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

o_max16's review

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

yeshi's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5/5. Unreliability of memories and constructions of truth; a simple prose with punch and unforced pathos. This is a book that makes you think and read it forward and then again packward with the protagonist. Simple yet so twisted - Recommended! Sly sly plot.

readingindreams's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective slow-paced

2.5

quigs07's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

helenreak1's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

ellenclifton's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

valwayland_05's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bexlrose's review against another edition

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5.0

A really great book. Felt like Stoner mixed with elements of Donna Tartt. A beautifully written novel about a fairly ordinary life.

reed_sugar's review against another edition

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2.0

I’ve been wanting to read this book for years, and now that I have I’m mildly disappointed. It was a smooth read, but that’s about all the pros I can think of. Otherwise — pathetic and boring characters. Also, a far too sloppy and lazy writing for a deep study on Time and Truth and whatnot.

napping_muse's review against another edition

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3.0

the more i think of this the dumber this gets