He is able to punch you in the gut when you least expect it.
He always picks subjects which are contentious and wows you with his ability to lure you into one way of thinking before creating a tense or dramatic situation which questions your way of thinking.
The story focuses mainly on the two of the three lovers of the recently passed Molly Lane. Vernon Halliday, an editor of The Judge newspaper, Clive Linely a composer and The Foreign Secretary Julian Garmony.
Molly's husband George is a shadow in the background in this story of lies, deception, jealously and revenge.
All these themes simmer below the surface and make an epic climax as you cannot feel yourself getting close to the characters.
From a journalist point of views McEwan offers his views on tabloid sensationalism as Vernon holds a timebomb which ultimately ruins the three lovers in one way or another.
The book won the Booker Prize in 1998 and still rings true in modern times with the discussion of euthanasia as Molly dies a undignified death and others do not want to follow suit.
It is a compelling read and I would most definitely recommend it.
Rowen's Review
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