On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

On Chesil Beach

Ian McEwan

203 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A novel of remarkable depth and poignancy from one of the most acclaimed writers of our time.It is July 1962. Florence is a talented musician who dreams of a career on the concert stage and of the perfect life she will create with Edward, an earne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,183 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 71%
sad 66%
tense 20%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 39%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 23%

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%

Average rating

3.57

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