About the book
In the arid summer heat, four children – Jack, Julie, Sue and Tom – find themselves abruptly orphaned. All the routines of childhood are cast aside as the children adapt to a now parentless world. Alone in the house together, the children’s lives twist into something unrecognisable as the outside begins to bear down on them.
Editions of Cement Garden
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780224043977
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679750185
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099755111
- EBook
- ISBN 9781409090052
Read an Excerpt
In the arid summer heat, four children – Jack, Julie, Sue and Tom – find themselves abruptly orphaned. All the routines of childhood are cast aside as the children adapt to a now parentless world. Alone in the house together, the children’s lives twist into something unrecognisable as the outside begins to bear down on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cement Garden about?
In the arid summer heat, four children – Jack, Julie, Sue and Tom – find themselves abruptly orphaned. All the routines of childhood are cast aside as the children adapt to a now parentless world. Alone in the house together, the children’s lives twist into something unrecognisable as the outside begins to bear down on them.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Cement Garden?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Cement Garden?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780224043977
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Cement Garden?
Ian McEwan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Cement Garden is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780224043977) and paperback(ISBN 9780679750185) and paperback(ISBN 9780099755111) and ebook(ISBN 9781409090052)
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