Nutshell

I really enjoyed this latest quality McEwan. Wonderful descriptions of a decaying house and decaying relationships in a decaying world. Thought about giving it a 5 but, unlike most of his earlier novels it was hard to like any of the main characters much which was a challenge for me - but then I don't think we were supposed to. Truly original perspective from a fetus who hilariously is already a wine buff / piss-head based on his mother's consumption habits. Compelling read which I finished in a day. Vintage McEwan and an easy listen. Kinnear gives it a quality wrapper! Definitely recommend.