The Sins of the Sister

By Jennifer Makowsky

A director can translate a writer’s words to the screen beautifully, but he can never alter their power on the page. The book and film versions of Atonement prove this all too well. [14 February 2008]

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On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

By Chris Barsanti

The precise nature of McEwan's writing fortunately doesn't leave him scrabbling about looking for gentle euphemisms when it comes to talking about the naughty bits. [29 May 2007]

Saturday by Ian McEwan

By Jeff Gomez

While the final effect is like a pointillist painting that adds up to something amazing, waiting for McEwan to connect the dots becomes a little tiring. [22 March 2005]

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