Entertainment

I have always been riveted by the World is Made of Glass because the characterization, plot, pacing, and story is superb. Magda as the brilliant sociopath, medical doctor and wealthy society diva, is an incredible depiction of a woman who has major contradictions in her personality. While her strength seems over-the-top, she is still entirely credible and unforgettable as a woman who does want to develop compassion and a conscience, but is clueless as to how to begin the journey to get there.

There is a lot going on in Amsterdam that has little to do with either the Dutch city or the death of Molly Lane. Ian McEwan deftly weaves multiple leitmotifs that are subtle and breathtaking. Aside from being a brilliant writer, Ian McEwan is downright clever. Amsterdam is well worth the read and deserving of the 1998 Booker Prize.