The Sense of an Ending
by Julian Barnes
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 95K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 150 pages.
About The Sense of an Ending
By an acclaimed writer at the height of his powers, The Sense of an Ending extends a streak of extraordinary books that began with the best-selling Arthur & George and continued with Nothing to Be Frightened Of and, most recently, Pulse. This intense novel follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he has never much thought about - until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance, one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. Tony Webster thought he'd left all this behind as he built a life for himself, and by now his marriage and family and career have fallen into an amicable divorce and retirement. But he is then presented with a mysterious legacy that obliges him to reconsider a variety of things he thought he'd understood all along, and to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single sitting, with stunning psychological and emotional depth and sophistication, The Sense of an Ending is a brilliant new chapter in Julian Barnes's oeuvre.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Julian Barnes |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 150 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 94,968 |
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What genre is The Sense of an Ending?
The Sense of an Ending is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Sense of an Ending worth reading?
Based on 95K reader ratings, The Sense of an Ending has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Sense of an Ending?
The Sense of an Ending has 150 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Sense of an Ending?
The Sense of an Ending was written by Julian Barnes. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for The Sense of an Ending?
The ISBN-13 for The Sense of an Ending is 9780224094150.0.
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