A review by ar_jun
Atonement by Ian McEwan

reflective slow-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

2.25

McEwan is a middle aged white man writing about a 13 year old girl's perspective, and I find that he does it quite poorly. All of the women in the book are stereotypical and have no real character development. I also personally did not enjoy the tone or writing style of the author. If you want a book that is truly about atonement and resolving mistakes, there are others that communicate that message better - with better characters, plot, narrative structure, and everything else.
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