The Children Act by Ian McEwan

The Children Act

Ian McEwan

216 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Fiona Maye is a leading High Court judge, presiding over cases in the family court. She is renowned for her fierce intelligence, exactitude and sensitivity. But her professional success belies private sorrow and domestic strife. There is the linge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,172 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 68%
sad 60%
challenging 39%
dark 26%
informative 19%
tense 17%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.6

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