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A review by whatannikareads
Atonement by Ian McEwan
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i read this because i remember loving the movie when i was little but not remembering the entire plot, and it did not disappoint! ian mcewan's writing style is very pretty, although i did skim through some parts that felt like superfluous, flowery details. the plot twist made me gasp and i'm glad i didn't remember it. i love a not so happy ending. very much sucks you in. the emerald green dress cecilia wears is iconic!!!
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Rape