A review by marnash
The Children Act by Ian McEwan

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I forgot to rate the book before starting a new one so the current one (monogamy) plus the last two (the children act & the one about running) are a bit of a blur. But if I recall correctly - thos book was a little slow, but not necessarily in a bad way. The writing was wonderful and the dilemmas that the character faces both in her personal life and in her life as a judge are absolutely fascinating. It also delt with the dilemmas surrounding professional boundaries, which is a hot topic in my life right now, seeing as I become a social worker in two months. I thoroughly enjoyed this read, it was a fairly quick one.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings