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Atonement by Ian McEwan
5.0
emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book does so much and it does it all superbly. The first part has an introspection typical of literary fiction, while the second half has the real grit and bloodiness of World War Two novels. Not to mention it’s all absolutely devastating!!!! Also contains a phenomenal plot twist.  This is also one of two books that has made me cry which is just a testament to how fabulous it is.