leighwilliams's review
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
It's a little confusing when he refers to people by a single letter but otherwise great
nithesh_123's review
3.0
The book was amazing in the first half but fizzled out in the last quarter. Loved the theme and tone of the book.
charlotte06's review
dark
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
A short book of musings about how society perceives death, in different ways and contexts.
Though I found the writing a little dry when it came to quoting other authors and the likes too often, I believe the stories told did make valid and interesting points to ponder.
At times, it felt as if it were trying too hard to be something unique and profound, however the inquisitive tone kept a seriousness to it that should be appreciated with the solemn and dark topic.
nashwa017's review
4.0
3.5 stars.
For a book that’s a little over a 100 pages, it certainly took me a really long time to read. That’s because it’s a heavy subject, but I found it extremely well written. Barnes adds humour to the subject and really makes you think if there is anything sadder than an unvisited grave. This is just an excerpt but I would like to read the complete version!
For a book that’s a little over a 100 pages, it certainly took me a really long time to read. That’s because it’s a heavy subject, but I found it extremely well written. Barnes adds humour to the subject and really makes you think if there is anything sadder than an unvisited grave. This is just an excerpt but I would like to read the complete version!
kjanie's review
3.0
3.5/5 stars
This was a very witty and insightful piece on one of the most morbid subjects that could be discussed. Instead of leaving this book saddened or downtrodden, I felt philosophical and insightful on all the ways to look at Death. The author had a very intelligent and curious tone, and I can't exactly put my finger on why I was so drawn to his voice, but I was. I wouldn't say that this was just about death, to be honest, I think this book was about life in general, and generations. My only criticism is that there was too many quote by other authors, artists etc. in times that I would have wanted this authors insight on a subject. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed this book and the philosophy that I took from it.
"In the hierarchy of the dead it is visitor numbers that count. Is there anything sadder than an unvisited grave?
This was a very witty and insightful piece on one of the most morbid subjects that could be discussed. Instead of leaving this book saddened or downtrodden, I felt philosophical and insightful on all the ways to look at Death. The author had a very intelligent and curious tone, and I can't exactly put my finger on why I was so drawn to his voice, but I was. I wouldn't say that this was just about death, to be honest, I think this book was about life in general, and generations. My only criticism is that there was too many quote by other authors, artists etc. in times that I would have wanted this authors insight on a subject. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed this book and the philosophy that I took from it.