I love this beautifully conceived review. You are so clever. “How jolly. I love a bit of robust male bonding.” ha ha ha!
However, life is so scary, I can hardly cope as it is, Terry, so I don't think I will intentionally look for McEwan. Thanks for the heads up! As for Venice, I would never use a map -- getting lost in that city is what one wants. ( But...um...maybe not at midnight.)
I am a big fan of his, I must admit. He is a literary master, and whilst his characters are truly questionable, I feel he builds them with care and intentionality, whilst the characters themselves also have some kind of autonomy even though they are fictional.
And on that note - thank goodness they are fictional. Although I can also see how they are only mildly exaggerated version of real-life... people.
If you ever want to dip your toes into Ian McEwan, I recommend 'On Chesil Beach'. It's viscerally cringey and quite hilarious, focusing on two seriously absurd characters who don't quite have the communication skills to have a functional bonk.
Thanks Rebecca. I thought I would try something different! My English tutor said he scored 37, which is worryibg: I try not to antagonise him since finding that out. But how come no comment on my review of Virginia Woolf story? Does your silence denote disagreement?
Colour me intrigued.
*Adds to wishlist*
*does not reveal personal score*
The tutor on the course where we looked at this book said he scored 37! 😂
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I love this beautifully conceived review. You are so clever. “How jolly. I love a bit of robust male bonding.” ha ha ha!
However, life is so scary, I can hardly cope as it is, Terry, so I don't think I will intentionally look for McEwan. Thanks for the heads up! As for Venice, I would never use a map -- getting lost in that city is what one wants. ( But...um...maybe not at midnight.)
Thanks, Sharron 😂
What was your score????
I haven't read this one of Ian McEwan's!
I am a big fan of his, I must admit. He is a literary master, and whilst his characters are truly questionable, I feel he builds them with care and intentionality, whilst the characters themselves also have some kind of autonomy even though they are fictional.
And on that note - thank goodness they are fictional. Although I can also see how they are only mildly exaggerated version of real-life... people.
If you ever want to dip your toes into Ian McEwan, I recommend 'On Chesil Beach'. It's viscerally cringey and quite hilarious, focusing on two seriously absurd characters who don't quite have the communication skills to have a functional bonk.
Lol thanks for the recommendation. I'll give that a try
To my relief, a perfect seven. Phew!
Great post, Terry - a really clever review. Loved it!
Thanks Rebecca. I thought I would try something different! My English tutor said he scored 37, which is worryibg: I try not to antagonise him since finding that out. But how come no comment on my review of Virginia Woolf story? Does your silence denote disagreement?
Blimey, Terry, no pressure! 🤣
I've just gone back to it and commented - my bad! 😃
Ps it's your fault, Rebecca. I value your comments so much, and they are so prolific, that an absence of comment getsme worried. Lol
Sorry!
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