<p>In this episode, Joe, Scott, Wes, and Kevin discuss Ian McEwan's 2001 novel, <em>Atonement</em>. The novel is ranked 26th on the NYT's list of The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. We focus on the reliability of narration, the responsibility a person has for choices they make, the potential for forgiveness and atonement, the power of an author and much more...</p>

In this episode, Joe, Scott, Wes, and Kevin discuss Ian McEwan's 2001 novel, Atonement. The novel is ranked 26th on the NYT's list of The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century. We focus on the reliability of narration, the responsibility a person has for choices they make, the potential for forgiveness and atonement, the power of an author and much more...

On Ian McEwan's Atonement

In a book club spanning over a decade, Joe, Kevin, Wes, and Scott actually discuss the books- and now, it's a podcast! With a focus on serious fiction, the four explore context, interpretation, and criticism while enjoying a few drinks and lively banter. 

There will be spoilers- so, if you haven’t read the novel, and would prefer not to hear plot points, pause this now, go read the book, and then press play.

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In a book club spanning over a decade, Joe, Kevin, Wes, and Scott actually discuss the books- and now, it's a podcast! With a focus on serious fiction, the four explore context, interpretation, and criticism while enjoying a few drinks and lively banter. There will be spoilers- so, if you haven’t read the novel, and would prefer not to hear plot points, pause this now, go read the book, and then press play.

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