Nutshell by Ian McEwan

Nutshell

Ian McEwan

fiction contemporary mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced

208 pages | first published 2016

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Nutshell is a classic story of murder and deceit, told by a narrator with a perspective and voice unlike any in recent literature. A bravura performance, it is the finest recent work from a true master.To be bound in a nutshell, see the world in t...
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Summary of 2668 reviews

Moods

dark 67%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
funny 37%
mysterious 37%
challenging 20%
emotional 10%
sad 9%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 29%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Character: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.58

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