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166 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099754916
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 June 1997
Description
Rediscover the classic novel of love, violence and obsessions from Booker prize-winning Sunday Times bestselling author Ian McEwan.Colin and Mary are a couple whose intimacy knows no bounds. Away on a holiday together in a nameless city, they get...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,318 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 53%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
adventurous 13%
sad 8%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Stalking, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexual content166 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099754916
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 June 1997
Description
Rediscover the classic novel of love, violence and obsessions from Booker prize-winning Sunday Times bestselling author Ian McEwan.Colin and Mary are a couple whose intimacy knows no bounds. Away on a holiday together in a nameless city, they get...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,318 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
tense 53%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
adventurous 13%
sad 8%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Stalking, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Blood, Misogyny, Sexual content