Comments on: Review: Amsterdam, Ian McEwan

By: zibilee

zibilee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:19:57 +0000

I really disliked this book a lot. I felt that by the end of the story, it was just a farce, and that any message that it had been attempting to send had been robbed if it's meaning by the ridiculousness of the plot and the characters. I, too, preferred Atonement to this novel. The book didn't turn me off of the author, but I was mightily disappointed in it. Very insightful review. .-= zibilee´s last blog ..The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larrson - 608 pgs =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:49:16 +0000

Very intriguing review. This book sounds really deep. But usually I care more about a good story. .-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Sweet 16 =-.

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:10:02 +0000

Love Ian McEwan, Atonement is one of my all time favorites, and I've been meaning to circle back and read this one. I'm glad I read your review beforehand to a heads up on it. .-= Kim´s last blog ..A “Coolest Bookstore” List =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:37:47 +0000

Wow, I kind of felt the same way after reading Atonement. I know lots of people loved it, but I just felt kind of numb after I read it. .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Review: Nine Dragons =-.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:45:40 +0000

I have yet to really read anything by McEwen. I started Saturday but wasn't able to get that far into it. I have Atonement so when I eventually get around to it, I may start with that book. It's always interesting when books leave you with that feeling of ambiguity. .-= Nicole´s last blog ..Progress: Notes From A Reading Life ~ October 20 =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:36:35 +0000

I hated this book. And it soured me for McEwan. If this is his prize-winning book, then I'm not very interested in more. Then I saw the movie Atonement (okay, movies do not equal books) and hated that too. I know that people just love him as an author, but I'm not sure if I'd subject myself to another of his books. .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Today's Read: The Darcys & the Bingleys by Marsha Altman =-.

By: diane

diane — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:19:53 +0000

I have not read this one, but now have added it to my list. Glad you seemed to enjoy it so much. .-= diane´s last blog ..Tuesday Teasers =-.

By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)

Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:57:04 +0000

This sounds like a book I would love! Off to the good reads tbr list! .-= Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)´s last blog ..The Widow's Season by Laura Brodie =-.

By: Eva

Eva — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:14:54 +0000

I haven’t read this McEwan yet, although I intend to. I’m a big fan of his writing! (Except for this weird book set in Venice I read recently…I can’t even remember the title, lol, but my mom & I listened to it on CD when driving to TX & we both agreed it was strange) I think my favourite that I’ve read is far is A Child in Time, about a couple whose daughter is kidnapped (or maybe killed?). I read it in 2007, so the details a little hazy, but I loved it!
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By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:08:52 +0000

Very interesting review. One thing's for sure -- this book has made you think! It probably would be an interesting book club discussion book! .-= Julie P.´s last blog ..Review: When the Whistle Blows =-.