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Title: Meticulously composed and compelling story development
Review: This novel is often lauded for the literary devices, such as the `unreliable commentator', employed by Ian McEwan, a mainstay of contemporary British literature. On reading, I found these to be more twists of plot, a plot which is credible though not at all complex. McEwan unwraps events slowly with layers of detail and suspense. His characterisations are powerful, challenging the reader to relate to the characters in unexpected ways - I was particularly taken with a character's experience of `astral travelling', flying above the ground in moments before waking. This meticulous story development makes a reasonably straightforward novel powerfully engaging.McEwan is a gifted writer with a lucid and compelling style. To my experience, he has never written a bad novel. Atonement is exemplary as a rich examination of the human condition.
