![]() ![]() ![]() But Briony’s incomplete grasp of adult motives-together with her precocious literary gifts-brings about a crime that will change all their lives. On a hot summer day in 1934, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a moment’s flirtation between her older sister, Cecilia, and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant and Cecilia’s childhood friend. Synopsis (modified from GoodReads): Ian McEwan’s Atonement is a symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and class, guilt and forgiveness. And to celebrate our first Love it or Hate it category we are giving away a gently used copy of the book to one randomly selected person who writes in with a comment saying “I want it.” Atonement by Ian McEwan Make sure to read to the end and cast your vote. Special thanks to guest contributor Nicole R for writing one of the points of view this month! ![]() Our February book is Atonement by Ian McEwan. Two contributors will battle it out to convince you to pick it up or throw it out. Well, welcome to the new Love it or Hate it post category! Each month, we’ll pick one book to review. Instead people either seem to love it or hate it. Have you ever noticed how some books seem to drive a wedge between people? You check the reviews and find almost no middle-of-the-road ratings. ![]()
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