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A review by mish_k
The Only Story by Julian Barnes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Julian Barnes is one of those rare authors who can concisely express what most of us would take pages to explain.
However, as much as I adore his writing style, his stories are always a hit-or-miss with me.
His characters are nuanced and complicated and I don't always/almost never agree with their perception, but I can't deny that Barnes' portrayal of their thoughts is always so poetic and worth reading.
However, as much as I adore his writing style, his stories are always a hit-or-miss with me.
His characters are nuanced and complicated and I don't always/almost never agree with their perception, but I can't deny that Barnes' portrayal of their thoughts is always so poetic and worth reading.