A review by chlodobaggins
The Child in Time by Ian McEwan

challenging reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I found this the hardest to get through of McEwan’s works that I’ve read so far. It was quite slow and was challenging and not what I expected at all! Character development was interesting and the end was surprisingly hopeful. But not my favourite.