Not What I Hoped For

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	• Atonement Ian McEwan Anchor, 2007 - 368 pages average customer review:based on 821 reviews view larger image
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Atonement

I usually make a point of not seeing a movie before I get a chance to read the book, but the opposite is true for my experience with McEwan's Atonement. I rented the movie last summer from Netflix and as soon as the movie ended, I stared at the blank screen for a moment, blinked a couple of times in wonderment, and then hit play and watched it in its entirety a second time. Needless to say, I was completely entranced with the storyline and the cinematography. All of this is to say that after having such a wonderful experience with the movie adaptation, I began to worry that I'd ruined the possibility of having a good reading experience with the novel. I find it difficult to read a book after I've seen the movie since I have so many preconceived notions of the characters' appearance and eccentricities locked into my head visually.

Never fear. I loved the book just as much as the movie. I actually listened to this book, mostly while driving, and I'm quite lucky I didn't wind up in a ditch somewhere due to my complete inattention to my surroundings. I became so wrapped up in the characters, the story, and the heart wrenching consequences of one thirteen-year-old's misinterpretation of a number of events and a rash decision. This was my first foray into Ian McEwan's writing and it definitely won't be the last. I was mesmerized with his writing style. The characters, especially that of the young Briony, were so well-drawn. She is so frustratingly self-absorbed and narcissistic in the beginning of the novel, and her imaginative whims that so many young girls possess lead to such a catastrophic turn of events. I'll say no more. You must read it for yourself.

I don't often reread books anymore due to the sheer quantity of amazing novels out there that I must get my hands on, but I can definitely say this is a book I will revisit, perhaps a few times, in the future.

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Not What I Hoped For

I was really into the firdt third of the book, but after that I got bored. Towards the end of the book, I found myself skipping over parts just to finish the book. I was disappointed.

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I loved it!

Well, unfortunately it was the film that made me feel the need to read this. Usually it is the other way around. The story itself was beautifully told and the lesson is drilled in from the moment the crime incident occurs. I especially loved the retelling of the war and Dunkirk. I, at 32, nor even my mother, was alive at that time... but it gave me the sense of knowing and understanding. On another note, you almost feel sad for Briony that she lived the rest of her life with a sense of regret... but the loss for Cecilia and Robbie was far greater. Lesson learned, Mr. McEwan, Thank You.

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Great book!

Great book - seller was prompt with shipment. Book received in condition stated in description. Would recommend seller/book!

love the book

i really love this book, its way better than the movie.Excelent usps was fast.
this was my first amazon buy, love everything about it. Amazon Fan now

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