Amsterdam by Ian McEwan
Amsterdam

Ian McEwan

Amsterdam

Ian McEwan with Susanna Basso (Translator)

181 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 2,812 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
reflective 56%
tense 29%
challenging 26%
sad 22%
funny 21%
emotional 19%
mysterious 17%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 28%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.3

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