Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Medical content, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 20596 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 68%
dark 37%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
372 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780099438045
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ian McEwan’s symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of English prose.On a hot summer day in 193...Book Information
372 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780099438045
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ian McEwan’s symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of English prose.On a hot summer day in 193...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Medical content, DeathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 20596 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
reflective 68%
dark 37%
tense 29%
challenging 27%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating