On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

On Chesil Beach

Ian McEwan

fiction historical literary challenging reflective medium-paced

166 pages | first published 2007

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It is July 1962. Edward and Florence, young innocents married that morning, arrive at a hotel on the Dorset coast. At dinner in their rooms they struggle to suppress their private fears of the wedding night to come ...
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Summary of 5042 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 70%
sad 67%
tense 20%
challenging 19%
dark 11%
mysterious 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 38%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 24%

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%

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3.57

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