On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

Published on January 15, 2026
ENGLISH BOOKSHOP
Amsterdam
 
Bookclub Review
 
 
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan. Opinion was sharply divided. Some loved it, finding the story insightful and magical, with a strong feel for early 1960s attitudes. Others thought it was lazy and boring, with too few layers. Those who didn’t like it expressed the opinion that it was a short story stretched beyond its limits. The group made mostly unfavourable comparisons with McEwan’s earlier works, such as Atonement, Enduring Love, and Saturday.
 
Our rating 31/2 of 5
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