This version of the book has been reviewed in English(203), Portuguese(1) by readers.
|
| |||||||||||
Buy from Amazon
What are readers saying about Amsterdam: A Novel?
|
Reem posted a review at 2009-11-12 02:13:37.
(Language: English)
   
A hugely conflict-driven story that begins at a funeral and ends... well, I don't want to give the ending away, but brace yourself for a completely unexpected ending.More like a novella than a novel at a mere 192 pages, this piece of work is one that packs a lot in very little space. The characters are very well fleshed out, contrasted against each other, and easy to conjure in one's imagination, right down to their voices; the conflict builds up at just the right pace never letting the characters or the reader get too comfortable with the current state of things, which makes it a sort of small-scale thriller, though the ending is a little off, but I suppose there is some foreshadowing that lends such an ending some credit. Ultimately, this is a thinking kind of book, one which is perfect for reading circles and dinner conversations, where you really get to pick a side and argue it until you just shake hands and agree to disagree, knowing a little bit more about your opponent than you did before you entered the world Ian McEwan created. Definitely worth a read. 
|
Yes (0) 
No (0) |
|
Anke posted a review at 2009-10-21 08:58:16.
(Language: English)
Absolutely loved it! made me go out an buy the rest of his books - all at once!
|
|
|
Kate posted a review at 2009-10-18 15:12:17.
(Language: English)
I usually love IM's books but I was so disappointed with this one - an ending that didn't match up with the rest of the story.
|
|
|
Martin posted a review at 2009-10-15 10:03:26.
(Language: English)
Not one of McEwans best books.
|
|
|
Mary posted a review at 2009-08-30 12:00:21.
(Language: English)
I loved this book. I read it on holidays: it was brilliant - with lovely language, characters and plot twists. And short, too.
|
|
|
Daniela posted a review at 2009-08-03 00:56:07.
(Language: English)
Not my favourite but well-written.
|
|
|
A reader posted a review at 2009-07-27 13:57:04.
(Language: English)
Eh.
|
|
|
Tom posted a review at 2009-07-27 13:56:10.
(Language: English)
Quick and easy book. Light read, but amusing nonetheless.
|
|
|
A reader posted a review at 2009-06-25 17:50:39.
(Language: English)
Delightfully twisted.
|
Share your views!
