The Children Act by Ian McEwan

The Children Act

Ian McEwan

216 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective sad fast-paced

Description

Fiona Maye, a leading High Court judge, renowned for her fierce intelligence and sensitivity is called on to try an urgent case. For religious reasons, a seventeen-year-old boy is refusing the medical treatment that could save his life. Time is ru...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 67%
sad 60%
challenging 39%
dark 25%
informative 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 25%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.59

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