Reviews

Atonement by Ian McEwan

virgoingvirgone's review

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mariekevanmil's review against another edition

5.0

A truly great novel that shocks and is yet full of nuance. It's only when you reach the end that you can connect all the dots and realize the hints that have been given to you all throughout Part 1, 2 and 3.

ichoward's review

4.0

Wowza

mcaforio's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

dogpro's review

2.0

Briony is a self- deluded child and is revolting to see her probing around.
The theme is not well- established and too much narration of the individual characters.

catrinawolfe's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

sarahbellle's review

challenging emotional sad slow-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? Yes

3.5

evadis's review against another edition

4.0

It's hard to form an opinion on this book since it took me so long to finish. But generally, I liked it.

susannaopal's review

4.0

Heartbreaking and beautiful. Left me truly pondering the power of the truth and the meaning of atonement in both a spiritual and secular way. Heartily recommend this title.

kathann's review

dark sad tense slow-paced

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

3.25