Wow -- the movie "Atonement" is a wonderful adaptation of the novel by Ian McKewen!

The movie is different, of course. A movie must be much simpler than a novel. In a novel, the author is able to develop characters and nuances of plot much more fully. Often times, then, a movie adaptation fall far short of the effectiveness of the book. But not in this case! The streamling does not damage the story. In its own way, the movie is just as effective as the novel. Both book and movie stick with you for a long time.

"Atonement," of course, is a word from Christian theology. Here's the question to consider, when you read the book or see the movie: is atonement achieved?