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On Chesil Beach
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On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan - 3 stars (Subdue)
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This was so sad and depressing. No wonder the next generation revolted!
I agree. This is my least favorite of McEwan's works. My favorite is Atonement.
This is a short book about one event in the early life of a young recently married couple that has lasting ramifications. It is set in England in 1962, and flashes backward and forward to provide how they met and what happens afterward. It highlights the differing points of view held by the man and the woman, and their difficulties in communicating. The characters are well drawn and realistic for the time period. The tone is one of sadness and frustration. It provides insight into life prior to the sexual revolution. It is not really my type of book, but I enjoyed the writing style.