hunkydory's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Fire/Fire injury, War, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Cursing and Dementia
thinwhiteduke's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Though I can see an interesting story within it, Atonement is a slog to read, with an ending which ruins most of the book
Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Murder, Sexual violence, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, War, Gun violence, Body horror, Dementia, Death, and Forced institutionalization
_cheshirecxt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Medical content, Sexual content, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Dementia
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
whatannikareads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i read this because i remember loving the movie when i was little but not remembering the entire plot, and it did not disappoint! ian mcewan's writing style is very pretty, although i did skim through some parts that felt like superfluous, flowery details. the plot twist made me gasp and i'm glad i didn't remember it. i love a not so happy ending. very much sucks you in. the emerald green dress cecilia wears is iconic!!!
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Violence
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Rape
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