The Sense of an Ending
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Winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize, "The Sense of an Ending" by Julian Barnes is a profound narrative that follows Tony Webster, a man in his sixties, as he struggles to come to terms with his past. Tony had always thought he had everything figured out - a good marriage, a satisfying career, and a comfortable retirement, but his life is upended when he receives an unexpected legacy that forces him to confront long-buried memories and revise his understanding of himself. Along the way, he reconnects with his childhood friends and untangles the complicated relationships that defined their youth. With Barnes' signature incisive prose, this novel delves deep into questions of perception, memory, and regret. As Tony grapples with the complexities of his past, readers will be captivated by the novel's psychological intensity and emotionally nuanced portrayal of human experience.