Comments on 'Saturday'

There was just one member of the reading group who did not enjoy this book.
'Henry Perowne can be seen as either a smug or a happy character'
'The book consists of trivial and earth shattering events'
The poem 'Dover Beach' which was read aloud by Daisy to the family whilst being held captive has many echoes throughout the novel'
'WhenDaisy is told to strip by Nigel in front of her family I really felt for her. If that had been my daughter I don't know what I would have done'
'The fear of terrorism in London to-day is no different than the IRA threat in the 70's and 80's'
'I disagree with your impression that Ian McEwan admires Tony Blair'
'The London that McEwan paints is not one familiar to many of the capitals citizens'
'Henry saves Baxter's life by operating on him. What was Henry's motive in saving his life. Revenge or forgiveness?'
'I am not interested in Squash at all but I really enjoyed the description of the Squash match'

Further Reading

'Atonement' by Ian McEwan
'On Chesil Beach' by Ian McEwan

Saturday by Ian McEwan

Set in one day Saturday tells the story of Henry Perowne a man who appears to have everything a lovely home, a successful career and a wonderful marriage. For once we even have a hero who gets on well with his successful son and daughter. On the way to his weekly squash game he is involved in a minor car accident that sets in motion a series of events which will change his life and that of his family for ever.