On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

On Chesil Beach

Ian McEwan

fiction historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced

203 pages | first published 2007

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The Booker Prize winner and bestselling author of Atonement brilliantly illuminates the collision of sexual longing, deep-seated fears, and romantic fantasy on a young couple’s wedding night.It is 1962, and Florence and Edward are celebrating thei...
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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 70%
sad 66%
tense 20%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 39%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

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3.57

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