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I find McEwan's writing to be exceptional, and over time, his writing has evolved to where he has been able to become more concise in his storytelling without losing any punch in how he presents it. The Children Act certainly falls into this category. So much happens so quickly that the reader blinks and the book is over, but she is left with a feeling that something extremely thoughtful and interesting had just taken place ...more
I find McEwan's writing to be exceptional, and over time, his writing has evolved to where he has been able to become more concise in his storytelling without losing any punch in how he presents it. The Children Act certainly falls into this category. So much happens so quickly that the reader blinks and the book is over, but she is left with a feeling that something extremely thoughtful and interesting had just taken place ...more
I don't know why I like Ian McEwan (aside from his beautiful writing), but I am addicted.
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This was a 3.5 read for me.
While I have not read all of McEwan’s books those that I have read appealed to me because of the emotional intensity of the storylines that often simmers to a boiling point that often seems unexpected and the author’s use of language to get me engaged in the story. The Children Act lives up to the expectations I was anticipating.
Fiona Maye, a High Court judge has earned respect from her colleagues for her sensibility as she presides over often difficult controversial ...more
While I have not read all of McEwan’s books those that I have read appealed to me because of the emotional intensity of the storylines that often simmers to a boiling point that often seems unexpected and the author’s use of language to get me engaged in the story. The Children Act lives up to the expectations I was anticipating.
Fiona Maye, a High Court judge has earned respect from her colleagues for her sensibility as she presides over often difficult controversial ...more
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