Comments on: 2010, Book 1: Atonement

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:47:48 +0000

I to loved this story. I’m not good at analyzing stories or as to why I like one more than another but I found this book heart wrenching and sad but was a satisfying story (except the lack of a happy ending to what I would like to believe was a true love). Is it wrong that in my mind I like to believe that they actually found their way to each other before they passed on? I think I cried for a few days after finishing this book.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:48:17 +0000

Yes, he does. I found Briony to be fascinating as well. The way in which she constructed a scenario for what was happening showed a sharp mind. And yet the initiative to make things right was too much a step for her to take until it was too late.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:27:25 +0000

I adore this book. I was glad to read it before I saw the movie, though I didn’t do that on purpose (I just hadn’t had a chance to see the movie in the theater when I wanted). I found myself both disgusted with and empathetic towards Briony, but ultimately her character moved me the most. I think many people can identify with longing for reconcilation and forgiveness, and McEwan describes that so perfectly.