Reviews

Lessons, by Ian McEwan

btab's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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? It's complicated

3.25

oldmanneill's review

2.0

Awful boomer navel gazing. This is the 7th Ian McEwan book I've read, and easily the worst.

queenjojo7's review against another edition

challenging dark 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? It's complicated

4.5

elliehamilton38's review against another edition

informative reflective relaxing sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

georgia7's review against another edition

Was not in the mood. Will try again later.

aliadulcibella's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

kellielauren's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

julia01_jpg's review

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

4.0

caitlyn_baldwin's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.25

I think this novel is probably not for everyone. It is LONG, but that’s also kind of the point. The narrative spans more than half a century, following the trials of Roland’s life. I think it’s a reflective piece of work that shows how events (both on a personal and global scale) can shape our lives and the lessons learned in the wake of those events. 

weaverh's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship