Books like Nutshell by Ian McEwan

Name: Nutshell
Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)
Author: Ian McEwan

Trudy, surrounded by a decaying London townhouse, has begun a new life with her husband John’s brother, Claude. As the two scheme, their plans are challenged by an unforeseen witness: the nine‑month‑old fetus inside Trudy’s womb. Through a distinctive narrative voice, Ian McEwan explores themes of betrayal, murder, and the fragile dynamics that shape family life and marital conflict.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Ian McEwan

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