On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

On Chesil Beach

Ian McEwan

176 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The #1 bestselling author of Saturday and Atonement brilliantly illuminates the collision of sexual longing, deep-seated fears and romantic fantasy in his unforgettable, emotionally engaging new novel. The year is 1962. Florence, the daughter of a...

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Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 70%
sad 64%
tense 21%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 39%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

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: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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