A review by goodbyeisabella
Atonement by Ian McEwan

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

oh my god this book is phenomenal. i know there’s probably so much symbolism and deeper meaning that i can’t see, but i still love this. i took a long time to read the book because of how slow-paced the beginning is, but that’s not a bad thing. i still loved the whole first part, im just a slow reader which is exacerbated by a slow-paced story. but part two and three really pick up the pace while still remaining true to the reflective, character-driven tone of part one. this book made me feel angry, sad, tense, love. i’m still emotional as i type this because the ending just destroyed me. going into this blind made atonement such an interesting reading experience as the story unfolded in ways i hadn’t predicted. i could say so much more but this book has worn me out. i just love love love!