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The Innocent | 
 enlarge | Author: Ian Mcewan
Publisher: Vintage
Category: Book
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 5402
Media: Paperback
Edition: New edition
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0099277093
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780099277095
ASIN: 0099277093
Publication Date: August 29, 1998
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 Wow! August 16, 2008
I. Burgess
Yes wow what a book. I saw Atonement which was rubbish in my opinion and thought no not ever will I read one of his books and yet on the way to Hong Kong at LHR-T5 i was captivated by the book's cover and the basic story line which interests me anyway. Berlin post war is a sumptuous backdrop and this book delivers magnificently. I could hardly put it down and apart from the dismemberment pages was an absolute thill. So much so that I then bought Black Dogs which isn't half as good but after On Chesil Beach and Innocent I am raring to go with more of his work. Well done Ian.
Brilliantly chilling! July 25, 2008
B. J. Madeley
The Innocent is the first book that I have ever read by Ian McEwan, although I had heard good reviews of many of his other novels. The innocent is set in Berlin, shortly after the end of the Second World War and during the increasing animosity between the Russians and the Americans. It follows the experience of Leonard - a very straight-laced and naive Englishman, who is sent to Berlin to work on a secret espionage tunnel. During his stay Leonard enjoys a relationship with a local German woman called Maria. Rapidly their life together goes from bliss to disaster as the plot unfolds.
The Innocent is an incredibly gripping novel that will keep the reader hooked to the very end. The characters are likeable and realistic enough to make you believe that dreadful things could happen to anyone simply because they are in the wrong place at the wrong time (not a pleasant thought).
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and look forward to reading many more by Ian McEwan.
Not half bad June 26, 2008
K. Bulcock (UK)
Having read Atonement and not got on with The child in Time, i decided to read a book of Ian McEwan's that was more off the beaten track. What i found was The Innocent. I throughly enjoyed it and i would recommend that for anyone who didn't get on too well with Ian McEwan's other books to read the Innocent.
It is a gripping tale about how an English man in cold war Berlin gradually losses his innocence. It is a light and short read which i thoroughly enjoyed.
One of the best books I have read November 22, 2007
Dr. Michael Rowlands (UK/Algarve Portugal)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What a great read! Splendid in both form and content. A well constructed plot which starts with an easy read, but then it takes an interesting and unexpected turn. I bought it after reading "On Chesil Beach" which is only a short story, but which has got me hooked on the author. Recommeded. Dr Michael Rowlands
 Undecided August 29, 2007
F. Quinn (UK)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I can't decide if I like this or not. I wouldn't say that I didn't enjoy it, because I did. Ian McEwan's talent with the english language is second to none. His ability to create a wholly imaginable scene is inspiring. Yet, with this book I just felt there was something missing.
I have read Saturday, Atonement and Enduring Love so far and this was my 4th and least favourite of those. Atonement being the best and a over all favourite.
It started of promising but then, I suppose I was expecting more of a conspiracy, instead it just flapped around the love story.
My main problem about this book is the main character. I can't bring myself to like him. I suppose that is subjective though.
If you have read and enjoyed McEwan before this, then I would reccomend it. If this is your first foray into the litery genius that is McEwan, I suggest you try Atonement first and then work your way upwards.
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