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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Child in Time

by Ian McEwan
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1987263 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1987, The Child in Time established Ian McEwan as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Stephen Lewis, a children's book author, loses his daughter in a supermarket and cannot recover. McEwan's Whitbread Award-winning novel is a meditation on loss, time, and the nature of childhood. Themes of loss, grief, time run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1987.

Book Details

AuthorIan McEwan
Published1987
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages263
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781400078757
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

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

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
198710
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Child in Time about?

Stephen Lewis, a children's book author, loses his daughter in a supermarket and cannot recover. McEwan's Whitbread Award-winning novel is a meditation on loss, time, and the nature of childhood.

Who wrote The Child in Time?

The Child in Time was written by Ian McEwan, from United Kingdom. First published in 1987.

What awards has The Child in Time won?

The Child in Time has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1987.

Is The Child in Time worth reading?

The Child in Time is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in loss, grief, time.

Where can I buy The Child in Time?

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What category is The Child in Time?

The Child in Time is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Child in Time from?

The Child in Time originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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