Ian McEwan - Atonement Review

Overall Rating

Every last sentence.

huuummm, Maybe it takes a while to get into.

Atonement, in a word, is elegant.
The storey in essence follows the journey of Briony Tallis and her imagination, from 13 year old girl to 78 year old woman. It details Briony's attempts to atone the consequences of her childhood naivety.
The book is told over four parts. Pre second world war, the Dunkirk evacuation, the aftermath of Dunkirk and present day London. Location and Narration alternate between character. A technique which allows you deep into the heart of each individuals thoughts and motivations.
Atonement deals with the hopelessness of war and the importance of faith. Relations between families and a persons ability to live with the unforgivable. The novel is beautiful, tragic and important. It's a must read.