danuunad's review against another edition
3.0
McEwan is always sharp and witty, but this book ultimately tries too hard to convey its message, rendering it a bit silly.
k37713_t's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
bamairi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
dark_221b's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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
3.5
celiedavison96's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
irene_mer's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
obscuredbyclouds's review against another edition
3.0
Second book of my book marathon yesterday: I really enjoy McEwan's style, and this was an entertaining romp but afterwards I kind of thought... this is a really unnecessary book, isn't it?
tonimeter's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
kelz31's review against another edition
2.0
Wasn't thrilled with this. I enjoyed the prose and the length but overall felt the plot was lacking.