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Atonement

Book • 1808

The novel centers around Briony Tallis, a thirteen-year-old girl who, in 1935, witnesses a flirtation between her older sister Cecilia and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant.

Briony's incomplete grasp of adult motives and her precocious imagination lead her to make a false accusation that changes all their lives.

The story follows the repercussions of this event through World War II and into the late 20th century, as Briony spends her life trying to make amends for her mistake.

The novel is a complex exploration of guilt, atonement, and the nature of writing and memory.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Doug Lemov

as a book he recently finished reading and found profoundly meaningful.

Read Like a Champion (with Doug Lemov)

Erwähnt von

Henning

als Beispiel für einen Roman, der in Englisch abiturrelevant war.

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Mentioned by

Rob Mahoney

in the context of Christmas movies.

‘Black Doves’ Review: Festive Violence, Bloody Spycraft, and the London Underworld

Mentioned as Ian McEwan's most well-known book.

Flaubert's Parrot by Julian Barnes

Mentioned by

Fr. Harrison

when discussing books on atonement theology.

E254: Manipulation / Atonement / Pipes

Mentioned by

Will Arnett

when discussing

James McAvoy

's filmography.

Mentioned by

Kim Scott

as a book her husband was reading.

The Wild Courage to Get What You Want, With Jenny Wood 7 | 13

Mentioned by

Natalie Harmsen

as a previous work of Ian McEwan, who has a new novel that gave her some hope for humanity.

How US politics shapes the discourse around what we see onscreen, and Daniel Caesar's new album

Mentioned by

Doug Lemov

, who talks about his experience reading the book and becoming immersed in its world.

S10 E3: Finding fluency at the heart of comprehension, with Doug Lemov

Mentioned by

Andrew Gold

as a writer whose work, "Atonement", is considered anti-woke.

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Mentioned by

Alex Preston

as one of

Ian McEwan

's works.

Ian McEwan on Speculative Fiction, Lost Poems and What We Can Know

Mentioned by

Brooke Warner

as a book with a satisfying and unsatisfying ending.

In Defense of Unsatisfying Endings, featuring Zahid Rafiq

Mentioned by

Andrew Doyle

in the context of a 13-year-old girl who informs on an innocent man.

The Lessons of Batley Grammar - Andrew Doyle

Recommended by

Janice Ross

as a beautifully written book about guilt, forgiveness, and penitence.

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Mentioned by

David Allen

when discussing the sufficiency of the atonement.

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Mentioned by

David Sexton

in comparison to Ishiguro's writing style.

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Recommended by

Dr. David Anders

for its magisterial treatment of the subject.

Believing the Real Presence the Only Requirement?

Recommended by

David Anders

for its magisterial treatment of atonement.

Believing the Real Presence the Only Requirement?

Mentioned by

Ryan Hogg

regarding the theme of an event being recalled differently by multiple characters.

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Erwähnt als eines von

Klaus Brinkbäumer

s Lieblingsbüchern von Ian McEwan, das er sehr mochte.

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