Nutshell: A Novel
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
208
Novel • Fiction
London • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
In Nutshell: A Novel by Ian McEwan, a fetus narrates his experience of learning that his mother, Trudy, and his uncle, Claude, plan to murder his father, John, and take over his million-dollar home. The intelligent unborn child tries to understand and react to the outside world through what he hears and feels, while being subjected to Trudy and Claude's scheme and subsequent police investigation.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Dark
Suspenseful
Melancholic
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Nutshell: A Novel by Ian McEwan has been praised for its inventive narrative and clever prose. The book offers a unique perspective and showcases McEwan's skillful storytelling. However, some reviewers find the plot somewhat implausible and the characters less relatable. Overall, it's a thought-provoking yet divisive read worth considering.
Readers who enjoy Nutshell: A Novel by Ian McEwan are typically fans of psychological thrillers with literary flair. They appreciate modern retellings of classic tales, as seen in comparisons to Hamlet. This audience also enjoys complex narratives and the intricate prose found in McEwan's other works and in titles like Atonement or Julian Barnes's The Sense of an Ending.
67,336 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
208
Novel • Fiction
London • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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