Nutshell by Ian McEwan

Nutshell

Ian McEwan

208 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Nutshell is a classic story of murder and deceit, told by a narrator with a perspective and voice unlike any in recent literature. A bravura performance, it is the finest recent work from a true master.To be bound in a nutshell, see the world in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,089 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 46%
tense 41%
funny 38%
mysterious 35%
challenging 23%
emotional 15%
sad 9%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 27%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 28% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.58

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