The Book Revolving around the themes of history, memory, aging and death, this short novel is one that potentially packs a big punch.
The book is narrated in two parts. Part one deals with the early adolescent years and friendship between a group of young boys including Tony Webster, an ordinary boy and a charismatic lad called Adrian Finn. Part two jumps ahead many years to Tony in late middle-age when he receives an expected letter and is forced to reflect on the past.
Much is said and unsaid throughout, resulting in a thought provoking novel which promises much for a book club choice.
The Author
Julian Barnes is a modern British author who was born in Leicester in 1946. He was educated at City of London School and then Magdalen College, Oxford. He is the author of several novels including Metroland, Flaubert's Parrot, Love etc, Arthur & George and A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters. A common focus for his novels are the stories of characters obsessed with understanding and interpreting their past.
He won "The Booker Prize" in 2011 for this novel.
More Information
Read more at: http://www.julianbarnes.com/bib/senseofanending.html
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