I vaguely remember she had a crush on him, which was part of the reason she accused him (albeit not the main reason); but I’m not sure if it’s explicitly stated in the book or if it’s just the impression I got. It’s been a few years since I read it, so I don’t remember much; I probably should reread it and find out the answer, but I do remember when I read the book I got so angry (I don’t remember ever being angrier about a book than that) so I’m definitely not ready to reread it yet 😅

  • MarmotJunction@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Atonement is my very very favorite book. It’s my desert island book. If I could only take one, it would be atonement. I’m really curious why people hate it, I know it’s controversial. Anybody here who hates the book explain exactly why they hate it? Is it the gut punch of the reveal, I know that my mother felt betrayed by that last minute switch up.

    • Chocolate_PannaCotta@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I hated Briony too much to properly appreciate the book 😅 I didn’t hate the book though, I was angry at it. I wouldn’t think a book is ‘bad’ because it has an unlikable character, I just couldn’t stomach this one very well

  • mazurzapt@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I got the impression she was infatuated with him. I think he treated her well not knowing how she felt. I was angry with just about everyone in that book.

  • mazurzapt@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    She reminded me of the child in the movie ‘Bad Seed.’ though she wasn’t a serial killer.

  • Intelligent-Fuel-641@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I thought she had a crush on him, and was confused by her feelings and his actions with her sister. She was confused by sexuality itself, really.

  • ksarlathotep@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I definitely read it like that, but it’s been a few years so I don’t remember any concrete lines or pages I could point to for support. It’s just the impression I got.