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McEwan’s name invariably sparks a lively discussion as to which book is whose favourite and perhaps this is because, despite common themes, each of his 11 novels is very different. His style has evolved over time from early sinister novels such as The Cement Garden and The Comfort of Strangers to the increasingly widely admired works of Enduring Love, Atonement, Saturday and On Chesil Beach.
His latest work, Solar, is a masterfully plotted concoction spiced with satire that draws the reader inext ...more
His latest work, Solar, is a masterfully plotted concoction spiced with satire that draws the reader inext ...more
The book was interesting, weaving physics into a novel but the main character was hard to like. I almost dropped it halfway when I really didn't care what happened but then the end picked up and I was glad I finished it. Well written but hard to enjoy.
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Jan 13, 2016
Marie (UK)
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it was ok
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not my favourite Ian McEwan book there is more depth in the detail than in the actual story line.
After focusing on re-reading the Game of Thrones series the past month, I was looking for something a little different. So glad I picked Solar. I've had to look up five definitions already. Love it!
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Unsympathetic hero and, halfway through Part One, a gross-out scene. Not worth finishing.
Jun 14, 2010
Jen
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Jul 06, 2010
Michele
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Dec 27, 2010
Gaijinmama
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Jessica
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Apr 24, 2011
Jean
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Apr 08, 2014
Nancy
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Jun 29, 2019
Estela
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Aug 15, 2019
Kristina
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