Review: On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
It’s a bit awkward to recommend On Chesil Beach to friends and family because it’s a book I’d never read aloud (or in front of) friends and family. After a swift recap of the wedding and dinner, the book launches into a detailed description of Florence and Edward’s awkward, bumbling wedding night. There’s an imperceptible shift into an engaging story; it’s like a magic trick. read more