46 pages 1 hour read

Kate Atkinson

A God in Ruins

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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In A God in Ruins, Kate Atkinson earns praise for her profound narrative, emotionally rich characters, and seamless blending of historical and contemporary timelines. Critics admire the novel's exploration of war's long-term impact. However, some find the structure disorienting and the pacing uneven. Overall, the work is celebrated for its literary depth and character development.

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Who Should Read A God in Ruins?

Readers who appreciate deep character studies, historical contexts, and layered narratives will enjoy Kate Atkinson's A God in Ruins. Similar to Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See and Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, it blends the personal with the epic, delving into the complexities of wartime experiences and their lasting impacts.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
British Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Period
WWII / World War II
Topics
Military / War
History: World