Description

A successful neurosurgeon anticipates a pleasant Saturday filled with family, sport, and quiet reflection, but his carefully planned day takes a dark turn after a seemingly minor incident. What begins as a routine encounter escalates into a tense confrontation, forcing him to confront a menacing stranger and the fragility of his own ordered world. As the day unfolds, Perowne must draw upon reserves of courage he never knew he possessed to protect the life and loved ones he holds dear. Ian McEwan masterfully explores themes of chance, fate, and the unexpected intrusions that can shatter even the most secure existence.

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paperback

National Geographic Books

Published Apr 11, 2006

304 pages

ISBN: 9781400076192

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Details

First Published

2006

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Saturday by Ian McEwan.

Violence