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Atonement: Discover the modern classic that has sold over two million copies. Paperback – 9 August 2007

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On the hottest day of the summer of 1934, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis sees her sister Cecilia strip off her clothes and plunge into the fountain in the garden of their country house. Robbie and Cecilia will have crossed a boundary they had not even imagined at its start, and will have become victims of the younger girl's imagination.
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    0721412637
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    Vintage
  5. Publication date
    9 August 2007
  6. Language
    English
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    12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
  8. Print length
    384 pages
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He is this country's unrivalled literary giant...a fascinatingly strange, unique and gripping novel ― Independent on Sunday

Ian McEwan’s highly-charged story of sin and forgiveness is masterfully told. Tense, shocking and heart-breaking in equal turn. ― Grazia

Atonement is a masterpiece...it is also an elegy to a time which, however volatile, still had certainties ― The Times

A beautiful and majestic fictional panorama

A deft and brilliant exploration of guilt, family and the rippling repercussions of a single moment in life ― Red

About the Author

Ian McEwan is the critically acclaimed author of seventeen novels and two short story collections. His first published work, a collection of short stories, First Love, Last Rites, won the Somerset Maugham Award. His novels include The Child in Time, which won the 1987 Whitbread Novel of the Year Award; The Cement Garden; Enduring Love; Amsterdam, which won the 1998 Booker Prize; Atonement; Saturday; On Chesil Beach; Solar; Sweet Tooth; The Children Act; Nutshell; and Machines Like Me, which was a number-one bestseller. Atonement, Enduring Love, The Children Act and On Chesil Beach have all been adapted for the big screen.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0099507382
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; Media tie-in edition (9 August 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0721412637
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099507383
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
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Ian McEwan is a critically acclaimed author of short stories and novels for adults, as well as The Daydreamer, a children's novel illustrated by Anthony Browne. His first published work, a collection of short stories, First Love, Last Rites, won the Somerset Maugham Award. His other award-winning novels are The Child in Time, which won the 1987 Whitbread Novel of the Year Award, and Amsterdam, which won the 1998 Booker Prize.

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Pete Shields
5.0 out of 5 stars changed forever
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i shall never be the same. the horror of war. the sweetness of love. the pain of regret. it shall never leave me. a privilege to read. tears swell and i dare not breath or speak.
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A wonderfully written and sensitive novel. Excellent read.
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Started a bit slowly , but now I can’t put it down . Up to 70% read. I will be sorry when I’ve finished this read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read and set at a perfect pace...
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This was a great read. I had seen the movie first and felt that the movie us a good reflection of the book.
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MightyPennysworth
4.0 out of 5 stars An emotionally charged novel
Reviewed in Australia on 28 October 2015
It took me a while to get into this book because McEwan's prose is rich (and at times heavy) delving into his character's conscious experiences moment by moment. I thought the whole story was going to be set in the opening scene in the country house, but then things take a turn when Briony witnesses a sexual exchange between Ceila and Robbie. From her childish viewpoint, she does not realise the huge consequences of what she does afterwards, which is tragic. The fate of the couple is heart-wrenching and stayed with me for days after finishing this book. I'm glad I haven't seen the film, it might have tainted my reading experience. Highly recommended, but McEwan's writing style gets a little getting used to.
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Fabio Danza Santos Frazao
5.0 out of 5 stars Livro em inglês
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O livro é ótimo! Chegou super rápido e em perfeito estado.
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Bob
5.0 out of 5 stars A Captivating Tale of Love and Consequences
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2023
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"Atonement" by Ian McEwan is nothing short of a literary masterpiece. This novel is a compelling journey through the intricacies of love, guilt, and the profound impact of a single moment's misunderstanding. McEwan's writing is exquisite, his prose is poetic, and he masterfully weaves a story that's both emotionally resonant and intellectually stimulating.

The characters are beautifully crafted, each with their own flaws and desires, making them feel incredibly real. The plot, driven by a tragic incident and its far-reaching consequences, keeps you hooked from beginning to end. McEwan's exploration of human nature, the power of storytelling, and the weight of remorse is thought-provoking and deeply moving.

"Atonement" is a novel that lingers in your thoughts long after you've turned the final page. It's a testament to McEwan's storytelling prowess and a must-read for anyone who appreciates literature at its finest. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendo
Reviewed in Italy on 7 September 2023
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Letto in italiano ma comprato in inglese per un regalo. Una ottima edizione a un prezzo conveniente. Se comprate libri in lingua sapete che li fanno pagare sempre troppo. Su Amazon ci si può permettere di fare un dono bello senza aprire un mutuo.
Il romanzo è meraviglioso ma è questione di gusti. Io lo consiglio anche in italiano.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muuuy interesante
Reviewed in Mexico on 5 November 2019
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Si pueden leer reviews de conocedores de literatura estaría ideal, a mi me ayudó mucho a disfrutar el libro ver más allá de la historia.

Aquí unas preguntas para hacerse después de acabarlo si quieren seguir el análisis:
Hay dos autores, podemos confiar en ambos? Hay uno que está sesgado? O los dos?
Que es real y que es ficción escrita por el autor/personaje?
Qué cuestiones de privilegio está levantando el autor? El “culpable” es afectado por privilegio?
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