The Child in Time by Ian McEwan
A man's life is dramatically altered when his young daughter is kidnapped during a routine shopping trip. As he grapples with the loss, he also deals with a failing marriage, a best friend who becomes a government official, and a strange time-warp phenomenon. The narrative delves into themes of parenthood, loss, and the fluidity of time, while exploring the protagonist's struggle to maintain his sanity amidst the chaos.
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- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 220
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - A Criança No Tempo
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- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)