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cassie7e's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
What a strange, interesting POV! Another book with blunt poetical prose, words chosen for their aptness rather than prettiness. A book for people who like experimental novels, and perhaps murderous characters, without so much regard for plot or neatly tied endings. It's about the perspective, not what actually happens.
Perhaps to be avoided if pregnancy is a sensitive topic for you, as it is the foundation of the story and alcohol is copiously consumed throughout the book. Also LOTS of sex in gross detail.
Perhaps to be avoided if pregnancy is a sensitive topic for you, as it is the foundation of the story and alcohol is copiously consumed throughout the book. Also LOTS of sex in gross detail.
Graphic: Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcohol, Murder, Death of parent, Death, and Animal death
ladysanctuary's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
A perfectly passable murder plot and a unique point of view character are about all this book has going for it. I found McEwan's constant polemics interminable and dull. Graphic sex scenes added to the challenge. At least it's short!
Graphic: Confinement, Death of parent, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Body horror, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Islamophobia, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
maggiebob's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
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