The Sense of an Ending is a 2011 novel written by British author Julian Barnes. The book is Barnes's eleventh novel written under his own name and was released on 4 August 2011 in the United Kingdom. The Sense of an Ending is narrated by a retired man named Tony Webster, who recalls how he and his clique met Adrian Finn at school and vowed to remain friends for life. When the past catches up with Tony, he reflects on the paths he and his friends have taken. In October 2011, The Sense of an Ending was awarded the Man Booker Prize. The following month it was nominated in the novels category at the Costa Book Awards.
Author | Julian Barnes |
Publisher | Jonathan Cape (UK), Knopf (US) |
Published in English | 4 August 2011 |
About The Sense of an Ending
An elderly man living a quiet life in London is forced to confront his past after unexpectedly coming into contact with his college girlfriend.
Achievement of The Sense of an Ending
The film is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Julian Barnes. It was awarded the Man Booker Prize.
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