Welcome to Litsy!

Well, that was a strange and disturbing story, especially with McEwan‘s descriptive writing. I felt dread early on, but I also didn‘t expect such an abrupt ending. Since I was listening as I worked and not noting the time remaining, I expected what was about to happen to be more drawn out.

#1001books #audiobook

Back to some light and cheery holiday reads now . . .

Well, that was weird. It was clear all along that something bad was going to happen, but I wasn‘t expecting something so visceral, and for the book to end so abruptly. Three stars out of five for the beautiful writing alone. Now I really must track down the movie that was made of this and watch the stellar cast interpret this story (Christopher Walken, Helen Mirren, Rupert Everett and Natasha Richardson!).

Set in an unnamed European city (probably Venice from the descriptions) this slim novel follows a pair of young lovers, Mary and Colin and the unexpected consequences of their meeting with another couple, Robert and Caroline.
Creepy as hell, and McEwan evokes brilliantly the peculiar sensation of being a tourist in a foreign city where ignorance of the language creates a weird sense of unreality.

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Let the reading begin!
I had to finish a read for #LibraryThing 's #EarlyReviewers first, but that being done -
Let's dive into the June TBR! 😁

@Clwojick @Meaw_Catlady

McEwan has written books that I have loved. Sadly this was not one of them. Less than a 150 pages the bulk of this book is boredom coupled with increasing dread leading to a completely unsatisfying ending.

This will be my shortest review ever.

What a load of 💩.

This one is really trippy so far.

Men with girlish legs. Hangovers. Tight, shiny black shirts. Naked yoga on marble floors.

Where on EARTH is this going?

I think you should be glad I didn‘t choose this one for the #1001bookswap @TrishB , @jhod , @Balibee146 , @Teakillamockingbird ! 🤭😬🙄

We‘ll have to compare notes on weirdness after I finish it, @LeahBergen .

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This is a creepy book for sure. I read it quite slowly, did want to treasure every word of it. All have a meaning, whether it is about Mary and Colin's relationship, Venice or about meeting Robert and Caroline. You feel the tension building up, without understanding what's actually happening. Definitely one of McEwan's best. #booker #1001books #manbooker
Picture: Venice

Not sure whether to give this a Pick or a So-so. It is beautifully written, but took a disturbing turn and was fairly upsetting in the end.

Jane says "Back to the library." #returns