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270 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780886194222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Lester, Orpen and Denny
Publication date: 10 May 1990
Description
A repackaging of this classic Ian McEwan title in anticipation of his latest novel which is also on sale in September. The setting is Berlin. Into this divided city, wrenched between East and West, between past and present; comes twenty-five-year-...
Community Reviews Summary of 647 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
reflective 48%
mysterious 34%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 33% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gore, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, MurderMinor
Domestic abuse, Death
270 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780886194222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Lester, Orpen and Denny
Publication date: 10 May 1990
Description
A repackaging of this classic Ian McEwan title in anticipation of his latest novel which is also on sale in September. The setting is Berlin. Into this divided city, wrenched between East and West, between past and present; comes twenty-five-year-...
Community Reviews Summary of 647 reviews
Moods
tense 65%
reflective 48%
mysterious 34%
sad 24%
challenging 20%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
funny 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 33% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Gore, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Physical abuse, MurderMinor
Domestic abuse, Death