Solar
Solar
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • 2000s
2010
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Solar by Ian McEwan follows a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who struggles with his personal and professional life amidst the backdrop of climate change issues. The narrative explores themes of scientific ambition, environmental responsibility, and ethical dilemmas as the protagonist navigates complex personal relationships and professional challenges.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ian McEwan’s Solar blends humor and gravity in a narrative centered on climate change and personal failings. Critics praise McEwan's sharp wit and intricate character portrayal, though opinions are mixed on the protagonist's likability and the plot’s pacing. Some find the science compelling, while others deem it too complex. Overall, it engages but may not resonate universally.
Who Should Read Solar?
A reader who enjoys Solar by Ian McEwan would likely appreciate dark humor and satirical takes on serious subjects like climate change. Fans of McEwan's other works, as well as those who enjoyed novels such as The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe and White Noise by Don DeLillo, may find this book engaging.
29,244 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • 2000s
2010
Adult
18+ years
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