Atonement by Ian McEwan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Atonement
Book Review: Atonement blows me away
Summary: 5 Stars
I truly believe there is no better book. "Atonement" is so beautifully written, there are no down parts, no slow parts, no boring parts. The author could be talking about paint drying and you still wouldn't be able to put the book down. One sentence just flows into another so much that you're pulled forward, and you're on your way. McEwan is now one of my favorite writers.
Of course it's not for everyone, though. Nothing is. If you enjoy simpler books and quicker reads, then you may not enjoy it. This book will make you think. You have to like that. Atonement is for someone who wants something meaningful, something that explores human emotion, and something that isn't afraid to break your heart in the end. Don't read it if you're one of those people who feel "tricked" at endings that don't turn out the way you expect or want. The ending of this book changes everything, so much, in fact, that I had to reread the entire thing over with the ending in mind to grasp everything from that new point of view. I can't emphasise enough that this is one book you shouldn't go without reading. Wonderful.
Book Review: You'll Love It or You'll Hate it
Summary: 1 Stars
Personally, I hated it. The writing was beautiful, the characters were alive and realistic and the story was believable yet moving; and I hated it. It was difficult for me to get into and while some moments seemed to drag on for 50 pages, others seemed to pass in a paragraph. I found myself skipping over pages and saying to myself "Ok, I get it already, move on". This was my primary reason for disliking the book, my other reasons are based more on personal taste so I won't bore you with them. Basically, I can put up with a lot for a good ending. Atonement's ending lacked... well, an ending. Book Review: Wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband got this book as a gift. We are both fans of Ian McEwan. His writing is great and this book is no exception. We highly recommend this.Book Review: Abandon all Hope ye who Enter Here
Summary: 1 Stars
In all my life, I have only ever been unable to finish two books. Atonement is the second. After having such high hopes from other reviewers and friends, I made it halfway into this book - reaching, at last, the crime - before having to toss the book aside. It is cliche, none of the characters are remotely likable, or even bearable, and the writing is over-detailed to the point that it makes a reader struggle to remember what is actually happening in the story. It is with great regret that I am forced to add another book to my "Unbearable" list, and hope that no more innocents are trapped into reading Atonement.Book Review: Slow start
Summary: 2 Stars
Hang in there, it takes about 75 pages until it starts to get readable. Does make an interesting book club book. Anxious to see the movie to understand how this was a best seller.