For quarter 4, I chose to read Atonement by Ian McEwan. I made this pick for a few different reasons. First of all, Ian McEwan is an award-winning author which leads me to believe that this book will be a quality read. But this is not the main reason I chose this book. I was most attracted to it because of the film adaptation that was recently released, featuring Keira Knightley. The movie won an Oscar and was nominated for countless other awards and honors. I talked to a few adults who had seen it and they were full of positive reviews for the film. So, when I heard about the foreign authors requirement, I immediately thought of this book. Ian McEwan is from Britain, which is the setting of the book. Also, the story is set during World War II, which will provide for some major cultural differences from our modern life here in Edina. I can't wait to read this book; hopefully I will enjoy it enough to go see the movie when i finish it!
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