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    Grasshoper Rank: Corporal
    on 16th Sep 2008


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    Foolishly I have started 'Atonement' with too high expectations. It's a great book if you feel bad and want to immerse yourself in another world and I also would recommend it as reading for your holidays. The psychological description of the three central characters is by all means laudable and conclusive. But finally, I couldn't help thinking that it was written as/ for a big 'love and war' - film.
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    ffisken Rank: Corporal
    on 22nd Apr 2008


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    The descriptions and the atmosphere that the author creates are such that when I read Atonement I felt I was actually present. I felt his atmospheric touch was sure whether he was describing between the wars upper middle classes, WW2 scenes or the post-war hospital life. I think this is a splendid thought-provoking book with excellent characterisation. A modern classic.
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    on 9th Jan 2008


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    The story of Briony Tallis is followed from the age of 13 to the age of 77. The story has four parts. In the story we find out that Brioney has a very vivid imagination which gets others into trouble. She comes from an upper middle class family. She longs to be an author which in the end she accomplishes. The title atonement gives the impression that a character is going to/try to atone for a sin. My personal opinion is that by the end of the novel she has not done this and everything she ...
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    alansykes Rank: Corporal
    on 4th Jun 2007


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    Typical McEwan. Rich text. Attention to detail. Absolutely no sacrifice to economy with words. The description of the hospital and the road to Dunkirk were particularly powerful. The strength of the characterisation in the bit parts as well as the main cast makes it a study of people rather than of 'plot'. I allowed myself a wry smile at the reference to Cyril Connolly (CC) and Horizon as I am No 1 fan of Mr Eric Arthur Blair. I found the end somewhat perplexing but I would not go so far as ...
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    Clare. Rank: Lance Corporal
    on 17th May 2003


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    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 thought ...
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