If you watched the film first, you might find the book a bit overlong! However, it does give you a much more rounded version of the story. You actually understand why Briony does what she does and you get to learn how it affects her later life, whereas the film rather concentrates on the Robbie/Cecilia love story. I did find the account of Robbie's journey to Dunkirk almost unbearable to read as my father was in the war (thank goodness, not on the beach at Dunkirk). We need to be reminded about what it was like for that generation, I think. Born during one war, brought up during the depression, their young adulthood stolen by a second war.

CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:

took this to the Saturday BC meeting - I think it is going to be taken to the Edinburgh Unconvention later.

Rescued from left over pile at Uncon for release elsewhere.

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WElcome to bookcrossing! Please make journal entry to say you have this book ( anon if you wish) and then read and set free again!