Ian McEwan: On Chesil Beach. I really, honestly, truly, recommend this. It's short; I read it in one sitting today, but Ian McEwan fits so much emotion and tangibility into a single sentence that it doesn't need to be longer. And, I feel, it teaches a valuable lesson. Read it, and if you've already read it, I hope you loved it as much as I did.
(I also bought Belle De Jour: Secret Diary of a Call Girl as trashy train-reading last weekend, and it was actually really well written, strong and lingering. Read that too, if you don't mind a bit of filth.)
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I like your rings.
I might very well read this book. After all, it's not as if I have anything better to do! :D
I found 'On Chesil Beach' well written but kinda claustrophobic. It didn't have enough progression for my taste. Probably didn't help that I read it in three sittings.
But for an extended description it's fantastically done :-)
Have you read 'Atonement' and is it similar?
Ah Mr McEwan.
I read Enduring love back when I was doing A Level English. I think despite the fact I had to study it I would have disliked the book anyway - none of the character's are likeable but maybe that's the point.
Atonement however, I loved every second of it. Have you read it?
I think it's a blessing I read it before seeing the film - wasn't tainted that way.
I need a new read, so I shall by it on your recommendation :o)
Flix: Thank you...I have two on the other hand too, I rather love rings.
Lucy: I have read Atonement, yeah, and I guess what I'd say is that Ian McEwan's writing style is very distinctive so yeah, it is quite similar I guess.
Hannah: I haven't read Enduring Love but I've seen the film, and you're right, not a single one of the characters makes you empathise with them, but I do think that's somewhat the point. Not sure I could tell you what the story was about as such, though!
I saw the film version of Atonement before I read the book so I picture the characters as their actors, and for once I don't feel that the book was ruined by the film; the stories are pretty close, don't you think? I actually preferred the film ending, too...with the book I was left feeling a little bit "....wha?!"
I almost agree with you about the film not ruining the book. Well, it didn't ruin it. I think they got the characters pretty spot on which is a nice change.
I prefer the book ending :oD
Robbie's death though, that was pretty heartwrenching on film, nicely done tis true!
I messed that up so badly. Hi, my name's Hann and I'm from Sweden ;o)
Lalalalala, don't tell me things that happen!
Oops. We need a spoiler thing to blank stuff like that out. Is there a HTML version anyone?
Failing that don't read my comment :oP
Funny coincidence, my dad went out and bought 'On Chesil Beach' yesterday. I may have to borrow it off him :oD
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