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Atonement

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   by:Zion101    
Original Author: Ian McEwan
This abstract was translated from כפרה
n his book " Atonement" Ian McEwan describes life among the upper middle class English village, in the days of World War II before, during and after. In the first part, which occurs before the war, described a chain of events in one family: beginning of a romance between Cecilia - Alma Ruby upper middle class - low-class friend of her youth, the rich world of interviews, Cecilia''s sister - a young girl Hmtatdt become a writer, troubled marriage two Msfhott more. The highlight of the first part is a shocking case of rape of a family guest house. Interview - the book''s main character, accidentally incriminating Ruby, a friend of youth and low-class crime. And end the first part last led to jail. Same setup makes dismantling the family''s total disconnect Cecilia. The second part of the book takes place during the war. This interview comes at the conclusion that the wrong conversion set up Robbie, and disaster on the love of Cecilia and Robbie. Experiences as part of atonement for sin sin she chooses to engage trainee nurse in a hospital. Degrading treatment in the days before the war, and suffering mental difficulties in treating the wounded from the war are just some of atonement. After the interview process chooses to make contact with Cecilia and Robbie, he could be released from prison and serve as a soldier just low status in Europe. Difficult process that would return the name of Robbie purification process is complete repentance of interviews. Book flowing, interesting and rich. Also, the book is written from multiple points of view, what makes a deep sympathy for most of the characters in it.
Published: October 30, 2009
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