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289 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 11 April 2006
Description
In his triumphant new novel, Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement, follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. Henry Perowne-a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with his wife...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,634 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
dark 38%
emotional 35%
challenging 30%
informative 16%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Violence, Sexual harassmentModerate
Blood, Car accident, Physical abuseMinor
Islamophobia, Sexual violence, Pregnancy
289 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 11 April 2006
Description
In his triumphant new novel, Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement, follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. Henry Perowne-a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with his wife...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,634 reviews
Moods
tense 44%
dark 38%
emotional 35%
challenging 30%
informative 16%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Violence, Sexual harassmentModerate
Blood, Car accident, Physical abuseMinor
Islamophobia, Sexual violence, Pregnancy