The Sense of an Ending
Categories: Literature & Fiction
The Sense of an Ending (2011) is a novel by Julian Barnes. It won the Booker Prize. Retired Tony Webster looks back on his school days and a broken friendship after an unexpected bequest forces him to question the story he has told himself about the past. The short novel examines memory, remorse and how people edit their own histories.
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- Fareed Zakaria: “This week's book of the week is "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes. It's a story of an elderly man reflecting on his life. It's a short but very deep novel. Beautifully written, full of insights and wisdom. A short book that makes a big impact. It won the Man Booker prize, one of the most prestigious book awards in the world.”