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Atonement (2007): Film vs Book
Film · 2007 · Directed by Joe Wright · Starring Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Saoirse Ronan
About the film
A young girl's mistake changes the lives of those around her.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookThe film follows the book's structure and mood in three parts.
Read or watch first?
The novel's inner voice makes the story richer.
What the book gives you
Atonement by Ian McEwan
A rich, gripping novel with a shattering turn and exquisite writing.
Who will like it: Readers who like beautifully written stories about love, guilt and a single day.