clare_tan_wenhui 's review for:

Nutshell by Ian McEwan

3.5

mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A reinvention of the classic tale of Hamlet, but told through the perspective of the protagonist being a yet to be born fetus in the final trimester, makes for a very innovative concept while allowing the author to indulge in cynical philosophising over a wide range of topics, but unfortunately compromises on the appeal of the core plot, making this a somewhat mixed reading experience.