Aug 02, 2016 09:43 PM
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This was a brilliant read, the second Ian McEwan novel I have read. I am tantalised by his dexterity as a writer, his ability to write in a completely different style from that employed in Atonement. This was utterly gripping. I read this as I am going to be leading discussion on this in the book group I lead at my former school, with sixth form students who are studying Atonement.
McEwan manages to captivate the attention of readers so forcefully, though the characters are questionable in their morals and attitudes. The dry wit, black humour, satire and sparse, sharp prose combine to make this a biting, thrilling read. McEwan is a master of writing intricate, compelling twists and powerful denouements, a much better composer than Clive Linley, and unlike Linley, a true artistic genius.
