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I have really enjoyed Julian Barnes' writing, especially Sense of an Ending, but I am really struggling with his latest. Is anyone else feeling this way? I'm so disappointed but I haven't quite finished it yet - maybe it will come together in the last 50 pages.
Marianna This book is written in the rhythms of Shostakovitch's music. If you let the waves of music sweep over you, you'll get the rhythm and appreciate the b…moreThis book is written in the rhythms of Shostakovitch's music. If you let the waves of music sweep over you, you'll get the rhythm and appreciate the book. It is beautifully written, but requires some background knowledge of the Stalinist era in the Soviet Union (perhaps that's what's holding you back from loving this book). (less)
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