Something to Declare

“Beautifully written. . . . There is much to amuse and delight in this collection, and reflections of considerable worth.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Offers insight into the political, literary and sporting culture of a nation, with brilliant and engaging results. . . . Barnes displays here his nose for the extraordinary detail and the comic moment of phrasing.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Julian Barnes seems to have done more for Anglo-French relations than anyone since Edward VII.” –Daily Telegraph (London)

“Our finest essayist.” —Financial Times

“Barnes does indeed have numerous things to declare . . . and he does so with profound insight and biting intelligence. . . . Barnes conveys his passions with infectious vigor.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Something to Declare is supremely enjoyable. . . . A tour de force.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“[Barnes’] insights are intelligent and provocative, his turn of phrase stylish and witty.” —Winston-Salem Journal

"[A] Tour de France–and a tour de force." —Booklist (starred review)

“Barnes is humorous throughout this collection, attenuating the stress of cultural intersections.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch