Atonement

I love stories that take place in periods other than the one I live in. I thought that Ian McKewan made it imperative that you immerse yourself in the mentality and culture of the early and mid 20th century.

I enjoyed reading this book, especially the beginning. The characters were deliciously flawed (like real people you love). The plot was both compelling and I liked the differences in perspective from the different characters about the same events. The love story was unique and well-executed. I flew through the early pages of the novel. However, I didn't appreciate the gimmicky aspects of the book which only became apparent towards the end.

Boring, boring, boring. And melodramatic. I bought this a long time ago and only read the beginning... I was right the first time, I don't care what Hollywood thinks.