- Paperback
- Publisher: Anchor (2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 038572179X
- ISBN-13: 978-0385721790
- Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 2 x 20.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 240 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Can a writer achieve penance and atonement through writing?,
By K. Corn "reviewer" (midwest, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Atonement (Hardcover)
While Ian McEwan's novel seemingly centers around one day and evening when a series of unfortunate events cascades into tragedy for one family, this is only one layer in this mesmerizing book. Below the surface are questions about sin, human fraility, love and, finally, atonement. At the heart of the book is a young girl names Briony and her unformed views of the world which lead her to unfortunate conclusions. As McEwan describes her perspective: .."her life now beginning had sent her a villain in the form of an old family friend...that seemed about right- truth was strange and deceptive, it had to be struggled for, against the flow of the everyday..."Until I encountered this book, I had begun to wonder if there was truly anything new and original to be read in literature - or only a rehash of themes that had already been worked to death. But McEwan's book not only kept me glued to my seat until I'd finished every last page and read every single word (but slowly, so I could savor the best lines), but made me rethink my beliefs. It made me think about not only love, family ties and betrayals and truth versus fiction but left a reverberation that continues to echo through my days. If this sounds overblown and sentimental, I urge you to read this book yourself before coming to any judgments.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'll try again,
By Just another reader (Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Atonement (Paperback)
Frankly, I'm not too sure about this one. The language is great but I found it too 'elongated'. I guess it's just me..going into details for a certain scenario for too long isn't my taste.So for readers out there who are like me (I like books like 'Gap Creek', Frank McCourt's, Drowning Ruth, Umberto Eco's 'Name Of The Rose', etc. etc.)..you might want to think again before reading this. I'll give Ian's work another chance though..I have his 'Saturday'... maybe that will change my opinion.
5.0 out of 5 stars
PAY ATTENTION AND YOU'LL ENJOY,
By Adrienne Moss (Durango, CO) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Atonement (Paperback)
"ATONEMENT" is a highly provocative novel of complex plots and characters. You have to pay attention to truly enjoy it, but that shouldn't be a problem because the writing is engrossing enough to make you want to do that. It would be easy to compare it to "MY FRACTURED LIFE" because of the use of nontraditional protagonists, however I prefer to challenge that "ATONEMENT" and any other book be judged individually. "ATONEMENT" and "MY FRACTURED LIFE" are both excellent and I recommend them both, but not for their similarities, but for their inherent uniqueness. The should be read as individual books and judged as individual books. From my point of view, "ATONEMENT" is a strong and compelling book that stands on its own.
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