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A review by sullyisreading
Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My only regret with this story was beginning it at a time when I was either too stressed or too consumed with other tasks to finish reading it when I began the story, back in 2019 when I acquired the hardback, which comes with a short story which I will be continuing on to read now that I have finished Machines Like Me.
Regardless of my confused thoughts concerning Ian McEwan, it's clear he's a talented writer. This book was a gift to read and gave me so many thoughts to consider, emotions to stew on and process - in fact, I wish he had dwelled on some moments more. But perhaps he didn't have to. Reality allows us to dwell on these moments in our own time.
I highly recommend the book. Since I got to page 70 before stopping and then returning 5 years later... I suppose my advice is read the first 71 pages and decide from there.
Regardless of my confused thoughts concerning Ian McEwan, it's clear he's a talented writer. This book was a gift to read and gave me so many thoughts to consider, emotions to stew on and process - in fact, I wish he had dwelled on some moments more. But perhaps he didn't have to. Reality allows us to dwell on these moments in our own time.
I highly recommend the book. Since I got to page 70 before stopping and then returning 5 years later... I suppose my advice is read the first 71 pages and decide from there.