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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Saturday

by Ian McEwan
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 2005308 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2005, Saturday established Ian McEwan as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A single Saturday in February 2003—the day of the huge anti-war marches in London—is the subject of McEwan's rich, forensically detailed study of an affluent neurosurgeon's inner and outer life. A perfect account of a mind under stress. Themes of consciousness, Iraq War, privilege run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 2005.

Book Details

AuthorIan McEwan
Published2005
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages308
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780385662420
Editorial Score38/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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200513
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saturday about?

A single Saturday in February 2003—the day of the huge anti-war marches in London—is the subject of McEwan's rich, forensically detailed study of an affluent neurosurgeon's inner and outer life. A perfect account of a mind under stress.

Who wrote Saturday?

Saturday was written by Ian McEwan, from United Kingdom. First published in 2005.

What awards has Saturday won?

Saturday has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 2005.

Is Saturday worth reading?

Saturday is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 13/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in consciousness, Iraq War, privilege.

Where can I buy Saturday?

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What category is Saturday?

Saturday is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Saturday from?

Saturday originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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