On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

On Chesil Beach

Ian McEwan

203 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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The Booker Prize winner and bestselling author of Atonement brilliantly illuminates the collision of sexual longing, deep-seated fears, and romantic fantasy on a young couple’s wedding night.It is 1962, and Florence and Edward are celebrating thei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,368 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 72%
sad 63%
tense 24%
challenging 21%
dark 11%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 34%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

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3.58

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