256 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400042142
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 06 July 2004
Description
Master prose stylist Julian Barnes presents a collection of stories whose characters are growing old and facing the end of their lives -- some with bitterness, some with resignation and others with raging defiance. “Life is just a premature reacti...
Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400042142
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 06 July 2004
Description
Master prose stylist Julian Barnes presents a collection of stories whose characters are growing old and facing the end of their lives -- some with bitterness, some with resignation and others with raging defiance. “Life is just a premature reacti...
Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.