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Starting Atonement

Hi Everyone,

I just started the book. McEwan's writing style is unique and bit challenging, but I think it simply requires some getting used to.

I noticed that the name of the main character is Briony -- a name I've never heard before. Here's some background & info in the name:

Prounounciation: BRY-o-nee
Origin: Greek
Note: 20th century flower name coinage: a vine (Greek "bryonia") native to Europe with large leaves and small flowers.

Happy Reading!

posted by MJ @ 10:58 a.m.