Tag: Ian McEwan

Lessons – Ian McEwan

Posted on January 27, 2023 by

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READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Jodie In a type of anti-memoir, McEwan has created Roland, a character who has lived the same years as him, observed the same global events and pondered the same questions about humanity and society. Roland has even lived in… Continue Reading “Lessons – Ian McEwan”

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The Child In Time – Ian McEwan

Posted on April 15, 2008 by

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READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Nadine In a dystopian future a child is snatched during a routine supermarket visit. ♥ “Stephen Lewis takes his three year old daughter to the supermarket one morning. He turns is back for just moments and she is gone.… Continue Reading “The Child In Time – Ian McEwan”

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Atonement – Ian McEwan

Posted on November 20, 2007 by

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READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Suzy A girl’s half-innocent mistake ruins the lives of those around her, and she spends the rest of her life attempting to atone.  ⚈ “Briony Tallis, a 13-year-old from an upper class family spies an intimate moment between her sister and… Continue Reading “Atonement – Ian McEwan”

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On Chesil Beach – Ian McEwan

Posted on October 12, 2007 by

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READ FOR BOOKERTHON In this novella a newly married couple reflect on their pasts and as a result question their marriage while honeymooning on Chesil Beach. ⚈ “The opening line of On Chesil Beach sums up the rest of the content: ‘They were young, educated,… Continue Reading “On Chesil Beach – Ian McEwan”

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