tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post1728282902150066181..comments2024-03-28T20:25:52.395+11:00Comments on The Intrepid Reader and Baker: Atonement by Ian McEwanMarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-39491248112223574402015-06-11T14:48:51.407+10:002015-06-11T14:48:51.407+10:00`Atonement' is a brilliantly orchestrated tale...`Atonement' is a brilliantly orchestrated tale of pain, despair, loyalty, betrayal and the ultimate yearning to make amends, to find atonement for our sins and attain forgiveness for our souls. Truly one of the most inspiring and ultimately absorbing novels I've read to date.<br /><br />Marlene<br /><a href="http://www.valorjanitorial.com/start.php" rel="nofollow">Great data for Janitorial Service Dallas</a>Marlene Detierrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035816972520443608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-36769456078860637992012-07-04T08:15:06.890+10:002012-07-04T08:15:06.890+10:00You're right about reading the book first, I a...You're right about reading the book first, I agree! Unfortunately, I watched the film first but as it was some years ago, I could not remember it that well... I liked the book, especially the writing style (although I read it in French, so it was actually a translation)...laraemiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456613982859847194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-33147714473511782842008-11-04T08:11:00.000+11:002008-11-04T08:11:00.000+11:00I really, really hated Atonement. Is is definitely...I really, really hated Atonement. Is is definitely on my "Top Ten worst books I've managed to finish without throwing it away in rage". LOL. I couldn't stand it's style, I found the characters so unsympathetic and frankly, I probably didn't get half of the plot either ;o)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041866872571178817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-20438371527195228392008-01-21T12:22:00.000+11:002008-01-21T12:22:00.000+11:00Thanks for the wonderful review Marg! I have had ...Thanks for the wonderful review Marg! I have had this book on my TBR for a very long time and should really make it a priority.<BR/><BR/>I saw the film at the Vancouver International Film Festival Media Screenings in September and it blew me away! I think you will like it.Teddy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145413222317511542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-62216983635264889072008-01-19T04:26:00.000+11:002008-01-19T04:26:00.000+11:00I read Atonement last month on the recommendation ...I read Atonement last month on the recommendation of a family member, who really enjoyed the book. I love it and can't wait to read his other novels.<BR/>Stephanie<BR/>www.thewrittenword.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-9011210501051792262008-01-14T11:54:00.000+11:002008-01-14T11:54:00.000+11:00I always prefer to read the book first!I always prefer to read the book first!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-80622186813501394982008-01-14T08:14:00.000+11:002008-01-14T08:14:00.000+11:00I almost went to see Atonement, last night.But ins...I almost went to see Atonement, last night.But instead my niece Trish want to see "I Am Legend". It wasn't a bad movie. I like it :) But I really want to see Atonement :)<BR/><BR/>Reading your though on the book, I think I going to grab a copy and read it...maybe I should read it first before the movie?Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-55178853691301797632008-01-13T11:04:00.000+11:002008-01-13T11:04:00.000+11:00Every time I think I have got to the limit of how ...Every time I think I have got to the limit of how many books I can borrow at any one time, they keep on letting me borrow more! At the moment I have 49 out!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18884029.post-88945591307916778662008-01-13T10:57:00.000+11:002008-01-13T10:57:00.000+11:00Thanks for the recommendation Marg. I've added it ...Thanks for the recommendation Marg. I've added it to my library request list, but I am reader no 18 for about 9 copies. Probably just as well as I currently have 30 library books out, and 30 is the limit I think. All this blogging is cutting my reading time :-)Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581470363339796352noreply@blogger.com