A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters - Julian Barnes

Ok, this is a long review but I feel this book warrants it! If you stick with me, you'll soon know why! Julian Barnes is an English born writer whose works have often been cited as post modernist. He was born January 19th 1946 in Leicester and is seen in literary circles as one of the most progressive and respected authors of modern day literature. Barnes also writes crime fiction under the pseudonym Dan Kavanagh. His best known works include 'A History of the World in 10½ Chapters', 'Flauberts Parrot', 'England England' and 'Arthur and George'. "Why does the writing make us chase the writer? Why can't we leave well alone? Why aren't the books ...