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