Atonement by Ian MacEwan

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Anyone read this? I'm just about to start it.

[*Classic*Charm*]

I read it this year. Lemme know once you're done- we'll discuss it. I seem to have very different opinions than most of the people I know who've read it.

Enjoy!

[Moira]

I didn't like it much. Not impressive, just an easy read with few interesting parts.

[Aiculík]

I didn't like it very much, too. It was weird... but only for sake of being weird. As Moira said, it was easy read with few interesting parts, but pretending to be very intellectual and sophisticated and difficult... And I don't like pretence.

[DBS]

I find that with alot of Ian Mcewan books.
I couldn't even get past the first few pages of this one, though i've read most of the others.

[SnowQueen189]

i'm actually reading it right now...i'm just finishing up part 1 and, so far, i'm really enjoying it...i can't wait to see the movie!

[aeroport]

I've started it, though I had to stop a small way in. So far, however, I am very impressed. Once I reached the first chapter about Cecilia (2, I think), I could tell he was (is) a master stylist. The movie probably won't be in theaters here long (from what I understand it wasn't very successful), so hopefully I can finish it soon in time to watch it...

[Tersely]

I just purchased this book but its on my waiting list. I'm surprised a couple of people feel that way considering the movie is suppose to be such a great story, being constantly nominated by the G.G.'s. Wonder if they are going to be anything alike. Hm.

[Patience]

I think it's a wonderful rich book, one of my favourites. It definitely depends how you favour Ian McEwan's way of writing though. Let us know when you've finished it!

[LadyW]

I read it just before the film was released
It is one of my favourite books, I would deffinitely recommend it.
Such a moving and beautiful yet heart-wrenching story.
When you've finished tell me what you thought of the characters.

[pussnboots]

ok, my curiousity is peaked. I have the book and I guess I 'll start to read it. My mother saw the movie and said it was pretty good

[Splendour]

I like it.....I like the way it was written and I love the ending....but some times it is annoying with an air of pretence

[Lovisa]

I liked the book and fell in love with the film. I think the plot itself is very interesting, and it surrounds a unique perspective on guilt. As for the movie, it was so beautifully adapted I was quite surprised. Even aside from the gorgeous cinematography, I think James McAvoy playing Robbie totally carried the whole thing away.

[Lioness_Heart]

Haven't seen the film yet but loved the book. there were bits that got a bit tedious at times, but it was mostly really good, and the ending was very clever.

I especially liked the bit with Briony at the beginning with her writing, as anyone who likes writing would be able to identify with it.

[Niamh]

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