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Atonement by Ian McEwan

106 reviews

euannn900's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is gorgeous and stunning. You can't help but feel like you are there along with Briony and Robbie and Cecilia. It makes you feel everything, from anger to anxiety to just overwhelming sadness, and the ending rips your heart right out of your chest and everything you thought you knew out of your head, all at once. Everyone should read this book before they die, at least once.

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noiraet's review against another edition

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4.0

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aimeevictoriap's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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4.5

beautifully written, but i think i preferred the movie (i know, i'm sorry). didn't know i could hate a 12-year old child this much, but here we are.

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librayrian's review against another edition

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dark sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

i hate kids

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eleanormia96's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I really struggled to get into this at first. The prose is quite heavy at times and I couldn't quite see the thrust of McEwan's story (even though I have seen the film and knew what happens). But, once the "event" takes place I was hooked by its depth. This book is a harrowing reflection on the nature of personal responsibility, guilt and forgiveness - as well as the nature of storytelling.

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