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A review by melissa_bookworm
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
4.0
I'm confused as to how I feel about this book. I found the first section rather reminiscent of 'Dead Poet's Society' with Adrian and Old Joe Hunt hitting a chord when discussing the subject of apportioning blame throughout history.
As the story continued I disliked Tony more and more. However, at the same time I was able to relate to him, being save & average & normal.
I enjoyed the commentary on how time effects memory & the overall character of people. It was written wonderfully and Barnes created very interesting characters (I did want to strangle Veronica at the end though 'you still don't get it. You never did, and you never will')
In some ways I feel like I will never 'get' this book, I feel there is a deeply ingrained meaning inside that, like Tony, I haven't been told.
Intriguing read.
As the story continued I disliked Tony more and more. However, at the same time I was able to relate to him, being save & average & normal.
I enjoyed the commentary on how time effects memory & the overall character of people. It was written wonderfully and Barnes created very interesting characters (I did want to strangle Veronica at the end though 'you still don't get it. You never did, and you never will')
In some ways I feel like I will never 'get' this book, I feel there is a deeply ingrained meaning inside that, like Tony, I haven't been told.
Intriguing read.