tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post5752764813421396040..comments2023-11-09T07:51:21.497-05:00Comments on The Boston Bibliophile: Author Appreciation: The Books of Ian McEwanMarie Cloutierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938166831865436287noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-58824357260471304552010-04-10T22:23:22.382-04:002010-04-10T22:23:22.382-04:00I'm reading Solar, myself, now.
I did somet...I'm reading Solar, myself, now. <br /><br />I did something I never thought I would do, and am happy I did.<br /><br />I don't mean to sound mysterious. I will be blogging about it towards the end of next week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-63121250133117319532010-04-03T16:27:10.555-04:002010-04-03T16:27:10.555-04:00This is a great post and a very helpful survey - I...This is a great post and a very helpful survey - I've only read two of McEwan's and thought they were very powerful and memorable, as you say. Thanks for the overview.Mariekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251172733432029106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-3835730765002836132010-04-02T10:42:21.122-04:002010-04-02T10:42:21.122-04:00I got part way through Atonement, flipped forward ...I got part way through Atonement, flipped forward to the ending because I was getting pissed.. got more pissed and haven't been able to finish it yet.The Many Thoughts of a Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-87778207443235126892010-04-01T14:02:13.091-04:002010-04-01T14:02:13.091-04:00I've got a crush on McEwan, myself. But I ne...I've got a crush on McEwan, myself. But I need to read more - have only read Atonement (twice) and On Chesil Beach. Great post - I will refer back to this when I am ready for more IMcECarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-65724807288835318252010-03-31T09:05:12.317-04:002010-03-31T09:05:12.317-04:00Great post - while I've read "On Chesil B...Great post - while I've read "On Chesil Beach" and have "Amsterdam," I didn't know about all of McEwan's works. Excited for "Solar" as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-66041093556198468302010-03-30T19:47:09.420-04:002010-03-30T19:47:09.420-04:00McEwan is so talented!!! I loved "Atonement&q...McEwan is so talented!!! I loved "Atonement" :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-70441997751076630542010-03-30T17:39:23.076-04:002010-03-30T17:39:23.076-04:00I also think that McEwan is one of the greatest li...I also think that McEwan is one of the greatest living authors. He is a particular favorite of mine and although I haven't yet read all of his work, I have read enough to know that he is brilliant. I also felt much the same way as you did about Amsterdam and felt that the ending was horrible. I am very much looking forward to reading your thoughts on Solar and I am going to be buying that one very soon as well. Wonderful post, Marie! McEwan does deserve a big cheer!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-83051299350994064432010-03-30T15:18:20.683-04:002010-03-30T15:18:20.683-04:00GREAT post! Sadly, I'm a little underread in t...GREAT post! Sadly, I'm a little underread in the McEwan department, but I did absolutely positively fall in love with On Chesil Beach. I found it absolutely heartwrenching, and I certainly want to read more. I have Atonement and Saturday on my shelves.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-52820013494680922382010-03-30T14:11:43.466-04:002010-03-30T14:11:43.466-04:00I haev only read the child in time but that book w...I haev only read the child in time but that book was great.<br />Tried Atonement but it was too depressing for meBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-36226239533193146852010-03-30T13:33:46.353-04:002010-03-30T13:33:46.353-04:00great post.
McEwan is one of my favorite, as well ...great post.<br />McEwan is one of my favorite, as well I loved Amsterdam -- darker the better. Saturday was not top of the McEwan list for me. Interestingly enough, I bought Comfort of Strangers two months ago - have to read it now. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116718110128493983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-59777944469388919692010-03-30T11:28:00.510-04:002010-03-30T11:28:00.510-04:00Wonderful post! Somehow, I've never read any o...Wonderful post! Somehow, I've never read any of his books, even though I own most of them. I'm really looking forward to Solar, and I hope to get to it in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I know what books of his to tackle next. Thanks!nomadreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795144320842413060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-20129428060551644002010-03-30T09:14:18.938-04:002010-03-30T09:14:18.938-04:00Agree about always prompting strong feelings. Like...Agree about always prompting strong feelings. Like Martin Amis in that regard. At least in my head. My favorite McEwan is still Saturday. Became totally sucked into that book for a day.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-83479902357514366752010-03-30T07:49:09.505-04:002010-03-30T07:49:09.505-04:00I feel very under-read. The only one of his books...I feel very under-read. The only one of his books I've read is Atonement.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-63817725861652626702010-03-30T06:21:15.337-04:002010-03-30T06:21:15.337-04:00Oh, I'm so glad to know someone else who had n...Oh, I'm so glad to know someone else who had nightmares because of the movie of <i>The Copmfort of Strangers</i>! In fact, it may have put me off ever wanting to visit Venice. I did recently read the novel, after resisting it for years, and it is stunning in a way that differs from the film. I think you'd enjoy reading it.<br /><br />McEwan is my favorite living writer (not sure if I can commit to favorite overall), so I love that you adore him as much as I do. I can't wait to hear what you think about Solar!Ann Kingmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893081495203055789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-88929336247503735932010-03-30T04:57:30.041-04:002010-03-30T04:57:30.041-04:00Lovely post - thanks indeed for sharing it.
I th...Lovely post - thanks indeed for sharing it. <br /><br />I think that the thing with McEwan is the quality of his writing - it is rich and deliberate and I always enjoy it. My first was enduring love, but I think that I have read most of them now. <br /><br />Happy reading of Solar!<br /><br />HannhaHannah Stonehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11139146341592918233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-66475592745598193972010-03-30T01:32:07.092-04:002010-03-30T01:32:07.092-04:00I haven't read any of his books (at least not ...I haven't read any of his books (at least not all the way through). I don't quit reading midway very often, but I got bored reading Atonement. Maybe I gave up too soon on it, I don't know.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1359999156621466745.post-36768205897061570702010-03-30T01:28:13.554-04:002010-03-30T01:28:13.554-04:00McEwan is one of my favourite writers. Glad to see...McEwan is one of my favourite writers. Glad to see you write about his work. I've read everything since Black Dogs and liked them all. I will be working on his backlist while I wait for his next one. I've just posted my thoughts on Solar-you may want to avoid reading it until after you've finished the book. I really look forward to what you think of this one.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.com