Ian McEwan Rocks

I just finished reading Enduring Love by Ian McEwan, and I'm reminded again why he is one of my favorite contemporary novelists.

This is a very short book, but an excellent read. I truly started to doubt the main character's sanity because the whole situation seemed so out there and no one in his life believed him when he tried to tell them what was going on.

As with his other novels, I love the way a chance incident completely changes the course of his characters' lives. Something so simple can have such a profound impact.

I also love the way he has a distinct style as a storyteller without resorting to formulaic repetition.

Very much so recommended.

Now I'm returning to The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. I'm about 30 pages in and very much so enjoying it so far.