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Liked It10 of 11 members found this review helpful “Atonement is truly a novel that needs to be read twice. What appears to be a moving, beautifully written story of love, war, guilt and expiation is transformed, by a jolting and profound revelation at the end (and don’t skip ahead!), into a text alive with more irony, subtlety and...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “I read this book because of the Academy Awards. I was easily lost during it, probably because I didn't grow to love the characters. I liked the beginning, but not the middle or the end.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“How do you forgive yourself for doing the unforgivable? Briony spends her life trying to make up for the crime she commited to destroy three people, herself among them.”
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“I've been meaning to read this for a long time, and was not disappointed in any way. Compelling, riveting, interesting characters and a sweeping story.”
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“Its good but it does get a little bit boring but the film is fabulous ;)”
Anna ;) wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Deeply disturbing and haunting tale of failed love.”
Nathan L wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Excellent - one of those books that really makes you reflect on right and wrong and how a single act can alter the entire course of people's lives.”
Natalie Y wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A beautifully written and haunting story. Though, admittedly, paced a bit too slow for me.
Linda M wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“This may just be my all time favorite book.”
Patricia H wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Impossible not to love this story. It has war, romance, mystery, family conflict...everything. Stunning work.”
Elyse M wrote this review 12 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“it was a well written book but i did not enjoy the plot.”
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