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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
serena is not really a spy, but she sure lets herself feel like one!
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Too heavy on domestic political intrigues and bureaucracy for my tastes. And although I admire McEwan’s writing, in this case the narrative voice didn’t grab me; I had little care for any of the characters. But one more positive: an excellent final chapter.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I found this book so disappointing. I love Ian McEwan, but I felt like the characters were so flat, and the storyline wasn't engaging at all. Sad.
;The premise that art and ideas can make the world a freer and better place appeals. The characters felt too distant for me to care about.
Didn’t enjoy the ending, seemed to fizzle in an attempt at a twist.
Not my favorite of his books, but it was a good read.
What clever writing. Other GR reviewers have reviewed this much better than I could, especially the letter to Tom.
I recognised some of Tom's short story plots as Ian McEwan's, having read a volume of his short stories recently.
I recognised some of Tom's short story plots as Ian McEwan's, having read a volume of his short stories recently.
mysterious
medium-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
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No