Tag Archives: Modern Literature

Let’s Talk about Sex

Posted on Tuesday 10 Feb 2009 by Kate

Ian McEwans’ On Chesil Beach tells the story of two young newly-weds on their wedding night and the disastrous consequence of sexual repression, naiveté and longing.  Whilst very different from Atonement, I was still drawn in by the characters and … Continue reading →

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Another one bites the dust

Posted on Wednesday 26 Nov 2008 by Kate

I have been quite dismayed at the paltry number of books I have read this year. This is my first full year without a 5 hour daily commute and it shows. I have asked for a reading light for Christmas … Continue reading →

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Hooked

Posted on Thursday 20 Nov 2008 by Kate

Atonement is the first book of Ian McEwan that I have read (or rather, started to read, since I have not yet finished) and I have to say I am very impressed.  I am enjoying this book so much and … Continue reading →

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Reading list changes

Posted on Thursday 6 Nov 2008 by Kate

Just a quick note to day I have removed the page with the reading list since it meant I was keeping the information in two places which seemed like unnecessary duplication. From now on, I will keep my Goodreads profile … Continue reading →

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Escapism at its best

Posted on Thursday 16 Oct 2008 by Kate

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon rating: 5 of 5 stars After a slow start (which was down to me rather than the book), I fell into this world of comic-book writers, New York and beyond … Continue reading →

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