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The Cement Garden

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Fiction Fiction Mystery & Thriller

by Ian McEwan

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3.57 (14.4K ratings)
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description 144 pages

The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan holds a well received rating of 3.57 out of 5, based on 14.4K reader ratings. First published in 1978. The book spans 144 pages.

About The Cement Garden

In this tour de force of psychological unease - now a major motion picture starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Sinead Cusack - McEwan excavates the ruins of childhood and uncovers things that most adults have spent a lifetime forgetting or denying. "Possesses the suspense and chilling impact of Lord of the Flies." Washington Post Book World.

Detail Value
Author Ian McEwan
Published 1978
Pages 144
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 3.57 / 5.00
Total Ratings 14,418

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.6
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14.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.57, The Cement Garden is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.57
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Cement Garden?

The Cement Garden is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is The Cement Garden worth reading?

Based on 14.4K reader ratings, The Cement Garden has an average score of 3.57 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Cement Garden?

The Cement Garden has 144 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Cement Garden?

The Cement Garden was written by Ian McEwan. It was first published in 1978.

What is the ISBN for The Cement Garden?

The ISBN-13 for The Cement Garden is 9780099468390.0.

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