This novel has a compelling first chapter, plunging you into the middle of events. It is very descriptive, exploring the theme of obsession and the nature of love, addressing De Clérambault's Syndrome. You find yourself questioning Joe's sanity, whose perspective the novel is told from, and doubting your narrator. There is a dramatic point towards the end that came as a shock, highlighting McEwan's ability to write well - definitely worth reading.
(Eloise May - bwl 60 Spring 2011 ) |
