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289 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 11 April 2006
Description
In his triumphant new novel, Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement, follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. Henry Perowne-a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with his wife...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,665 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
dark 36%
emotional 35%
challenging 30%
informative 17%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Terminal illness, ViolenceModerate
Car accident, Blood, Physical abuseMinor
Islamophobia, Sexual violence, Torture
289 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076192
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 11 April 2006
Description
In his triumphant new novel, Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement, follows an ordinary man through a Saturday whose high promise gradually turns nightmarish. Henry Perowne-a neurosurgeon, urbane, privileged, deeply in love with his wife...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,665 reviews
Moods
tense 42%
dark 36%
emotional 35%
challenging 30%
informative 17%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 7%
sad 6%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 19%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Terminal illness, ViolenceModerate
Car accident, Blood, Physical abuseMinor
Islamophobia, Sexual violence, Torture