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5 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007154722
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 20 August 2007
Description
Ian McEwan’s symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of English prose.On a hot summer day in 193...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,418 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 67%
dark 39%
tense 30%
challenging 29%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Medical content, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Death
5 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007154722
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 20 August 2007
Description
Ian McEwan’s symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of English prose.On a hot summer day in 193...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,418 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 67%
dark 39%
tense 30%
challenging 29%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Medical content, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Death