What I like about Ian McEwan's writing is his lucid style that is easy on the eye, yet incisive on human relationships. In On Chesil Beach, a short novel, Ian McEwan is able to switch comfortably between the present and the past, which occurs often to build up the characters. There were plenty of sweet moments when the courtship was recounted; it was heart-warming especially when the obstacles to their love were removed in spite of their differences in social background and standing. Love in the eyes of the young couple is innocent and pure, yet, all relations are, as always, more complex under the surface. Just like the current beneath placid water. The expected twist at the end is mildly sensationalised. But Ian McEwan never criticises or condones, which would have been tempting in the process of writing.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
On Chesil Beach
What I like about Ian McEwan's writing is his lucid style that is easy on the eye, yet incisive on human relationships. In On Chesil Beach, a short novel, Ian McEwan is able to switch comfortably between the present and the past, which occurs often to build up the characters. There were plenty of sweet moments when the courtship was recounted; it was heart-warming especially when the obstacles to their love were removed in spite of their differences in social background and standing. Love in the eyes of the young couple is innocent and pure, yet, all relations are, as always, more complex under the surface. Just like the current beneath placid water. The expected twist at the end is mildly sensationalised. But Ian McEwan never criticises or condones, which would have been tempting in the process of writing.
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sounds like a good read. I m into well written chick flicks like marian keyes, etc. maybe i will give this a go.
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