Sweet Tooth
by Ian McEwan
Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.40 out of 5, based on 32.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 320 pages.
About Sweet Tooth
In this stunning new novel, Ian McEwan's first female protagonist since Atonement is about to learn that espionage is the ultimate seduction. Cambridge student Serena Frome's beauty and intelligence make her the ideal recruit for MI5. The year is 1972. The Cold War is far from over. England's legendary intelligence agency is determined to manipulate the cultural conversation by funding writers whose politics align with those of the government. The operation is code named "Sweet Tooth." Serena, a compulsive reader of novels, is the perfect candidate to infiltrate the literary circle of a promising young writer named Tom Haley. At first, she loves his stories. Then she begins to love the man. How long can she conceal her undercover life? To answer that question, Serena must abandon the first rule of espionage: trust no one. Once again, Ian McEwan's mastery dazzles us in this superbly deft and witty story of betrayal and intrigue, love and the invented self.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ian McEwan |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 32,637 |
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What genre is Sweet Tooth?
Sweet Tooth is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Sweet Tooth worth reading?
Based on 32.6K reader ratings, Sweet Tooth has an average score of 3.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Sweet Tooth?
Sweet Tooth has 320 pages.
Who wrote Sweet Tooth?
Sweet Tooth was written by Ian McEwan. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Sweet Tooth?
The ISBN-13 for Sweet Tooth is 9780224097380.0.
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