A review by nbynw
Nothing to Be Frightened of by Julian Barnes

3.0

I had wanted to find another of his novels, and this popped up as "checked-in" at the library, so I thought what the hell. Obviously a book about death would be a wee bit morbid, and so I still had to skim over a few bits I didn't feel like thinking about this sunny spring day.

It was an interesting personal reflection on his life, the departed, and historical approaches to dying. There was quite a bit of humor and lighthearted banter, so it was easy to read. However my biggest complaint was his cyclical pattern of remembrance which although worked with his funny storytelling was also overly repetitive.

It was interesting to read this shortly after watching Departures, a movie that focuses on death, dying, and the acceptance of losing those we love.