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tigerkind's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I really liked the book, but did not enjoy the act of reading it; as seems to be the case for me with most of McEwan’s work. I will say it is carefully constructed and thought-provoking, but I didn’t necessarily find myself captivated. Excellent writing though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Dementia
Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, Alcohol, War, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Car accident, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Xenophobia, Torture, Terminal illness, Classism, Islamophobia, and Infidelity
debookgeek's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Dementia, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Islamophobia
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