6/30/2008 – Amsterdam by Ian McEwan **
Why: Erica bought me the book for Christmas and it was impossibly short so I chose it to get some books of my to-read shelf.
First Impressions: I tried to read it months ago and in the initial pages the characters just did not warm to me. However, the plot line was quick and once I delved in, it was a better book than I expected. Incredible writing but not sure if it has a lasting impact. Nothing in particular spoke to me
Emotions Felt: Nothing in the way of morals came up for me. Rather, it depicted these two men who were rather self-absorbed and amoral. Perhaps I am not cultured enough (and the novel goes into the materialisticness of our society) but I did not enjoy the parts where Clive was creating his symphony. I think it was all a little too deep for me.
Any Remaining Questions: Like other readers, I wished that the author would go more into Molly’s character. It was an upset that she died in the very beginning of the novel. I knew from the beginning I would not learn more about her.
Who Would Like This Book: Erica
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