289 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 11 April 2006
Description
In his triumphant new novel, Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement, follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. Henry Perowne-a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with his wife...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,631 reviews
Moods
tense 46%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 34%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical contentModerate
Physical abuse, Blood, PedophiliaMinor
Sexual violence, Islamophobia, Car accident
289 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 11 April 2006
Description
In his triumphant new novel, Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement, follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. Henry Perowne-a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with his wife...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,631 reviews
Moods
tense 46%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 34%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 6%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 23%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 43% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 24%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical contentModerate
Physical abuse, Blood, PedophiliaMinor
Sexual violence, Islamophobia, Car accident