About “The Child in Time”
Stephen Lewis, a successful writer of children's books, experiences a devastating loss when his three-year-old daughter, Kate, is taken from him in a supermarket. The event haunts him and shapes the rest of his life. As he and his wife, Julie, cope with their grief, their relationship strains under the weight of their shared sorrow. Over time, their paths diverge as they each deal with the unbearable absence of their child. Ian McEwan's novel explores the deep emotional toll of loss on a marriage. The story ends on a hopeful note, highlighting the enduring power of love.
Book details
- Published
- 1987
- Latest edition
- 2011 · ISBN 9780795304293
- ISBN
- 9780099755012
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child in Time | 2011 | 9780795304293 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Child in Time | 2004 | 9781402539909 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Child in Time | 1999 | 9780754003465 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Child in Time | 1999 | 9780385497527 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Child in Time (Collected Edition) | 1998 | 9780224052597 | Buy on Amazon |
| The child in time | 1998 | 0886191920 | Buy on Amazon | |
| A Child in Time (ISIS Large Print) | 1997 | 9781856953429 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Child in Time | 1997 | 9781409090212 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Child in Time | 1997 | 9780099755012 | Buy on Amazon |
| The child in time | 1994 | 1856953424 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Child in Time?
The Child in Time by Ian McEwan has 256 pages.
