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Best books to learn Julian Barnes, in order
Barnes writes two kinds of book: tightly controlled short novels about memory and self-deception, and formally restless hybrids that mix fiction, essay and biography until the seams show. Both are worth having, but they need to be met in the right order — the hybrids look like games until you have seen the straight novels work.
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- How should I approach learning julian barnes?
- Barnes writes two kinds of book: tightly controlled short novels about memory and self-deception, and formally restless hybrids that mix fiction, essay and biography until the seams show. Both are worth having, but they need to be met in the right order — the hybrids look like games until you have seen the straight novels work.
- What's a good book to start julian barnes with?
- A strong starting point is Nothing to be frightened of by Julian Barnes. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after julian barnes?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett.