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 😅

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    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.

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      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