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1. Would you describe Tony Webster as an "unreliable yet sincere
narrator"?
2. To what extent do you think Julian Barnes uses “peripeteia,” the
unexpected twist in plot, to encourage the reader to adjust their
expectations?
3. Do you agree with Anita Brookner’s review, “his [Julian Barnes]
reputation will surely be enhanced by this book.” The Telegraph,
July 2011.
4. The Sense of an Ending is a novel about the imperfections of
memory. What insight does it give the reader into ageing and memory?
5. Is the ending unforeseen, does it leave you with a sense of unease?
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