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Lessons

the Sunday Times bestselling new novel from the author of Atonement
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Lessons by Ian McEwan intricately weaves together the life story of Roland Baines. As Roland navigates through pivotal moments in personal and global history, from his youth to adulthood, the narrative explores the unforeseen impacts of past events on his present life. Blending personal challenges with historical backdrops, the book delves into themes of memory, trauma, and resilience.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore the depths of human experience and relationships over time. It's a deeply reflective and insightful tale that delves into complex emotional landscapes and presents a profound examination of life’s pivotal moments. You'll be captivated by its rich character development and the delicate interplay between personal history and broader societal changes.

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Lessons

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The instant Sunday Times bestseller, a mesmerising story of love, regret and a restless search for answers.

While the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.

Twenty-five years later, Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes, and he is left alone with their baby son. Her disappearance sparks a journey of discovery that will continue for decades, as Roland confronts the reality of his rootless existence and attempts to embrace the uncertainty—and freedom—of his future.

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Lessons by Ian McEwan is praised as his most accomplished work since Atonement, featuring intelligent reflections on timeless themes. Critics highlight its deep, life-affirming storytelling and McEwan’s masterful depiction of human emotions, blending destiny with self-determination. The novel captures both youthful passion and the regrets of old age, earning high marks as a superb and mesmerising read.

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ISBN: 9781529116311

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 392g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Ian McEwan is the critically acclaimed author of seventeen novels and two short story collections. His first published work, a collection of short stories, First Love, Last Rites, won the Somerset Maugham Award. His novels include The Child in Time, which won the 1987 Whitbread Novel of the Year Award; The Cement Garden; Enduring Love; Amsterdam, which won the 1998 Booker Prize; Atonement; Saturday; On Chesil Beach; Solar; Sweet Tooth; The Children Act; Nutshell; and Machines Like Me, which was a number-one bestseller. Atonement, Enduring Love, The Children Act and On Chesil Beach have all been adapted for the big screen.

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