McEwan is so readable. Everything he turns his attention to is lit by his intelligence and sensitivity, and becomes interesting. The story centres on the lives of Bernard and June, parents of the narrator's wife. He uses flashbacks to tell their story, and to unravel the political, moral and religious ideas that shaped their lives. There is some lovely descriptive writing, especially of southern France. A very good read.
(David Truman - bwl 61 Summer 2011 ) |
