Mary answers “I liked this one, but not as much as...”

Patrick Oster asked this question about Sweet Tooth:

I liked this one, but not as much as Amsterdam or Atonement. Anyone feel differently? FWIW, though, I am still thinking about the twist ending, so maybe I should think about 4 stars instead of 3.

Mary I've read a number of his other books - Atonement, Amsterdam, Enduring Love, On Chesil Beach, and Saturday. I started out thinking this one was a snoo…moreI've read a number of his other books - Atonement, Amsterdam, Enduring Love, On Chesil Beach, and Saturday. I started out thinking this one was a snooze, but then it picked up speed. This also wasn't my favorite of McEwan's books but I liked the twist ending, and I also wonder if author Tom H is maybe loosely based on McEwan? I almost want to find some of his early work and compare it to the goofy story synopses woven into this book. Maybe this was a fun throwback for McEwan to write and look at his past work and make fun of himself, and his youthful arrogance. It is as much about the act of writing as it is about spying. (less)

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