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The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan – A Book Review

Aug 25, 2008

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Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

This is probably one of the most disturbing books I’ve ever read. I don’t mean disturbing as in thought provoking and edgy, I mean disturbing as in tasteless and barbaric. I found nothing redeeming about this novel whatsoever. McEwan may be a fine writer, but his choice of subject matter and plot, in my eyes,…
Amsterdam by Ian McEwan – A Book Review

Aug 10, 2008

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by

Scott William Foley

in Book Reviews

Long ago I read a book by this author called The Cement Garden. While he was more than talented with mechanics and style, I found his content perverse and distasteful. However, he is widely respected and so I thought it beneficial to give him another chance. I chose Amsterdam as my opportunity to get reacquainted…