An Overview
Ian McEwan's Saturday presents one day in the life of Henry Perowne, an introspective neurosurgeon who finds himself engrossed in political struggles due to protesters in London. Throughout the novel, Henry contemplates about the meaning behind the riot, which brings him to recall the September 11 attack on New York's Twin Towers. This spurns Henry to ponder about the struggles of life and the true meaning of happiness.
At a glance, Henry lives a comfortable life. He is married to Rosalind, a successful lawyer, and enjoys a close relationship with his two children, Theo and Daisy. He owns a luxury car and finds time to play squash with his colleges, despite his busy schedule as a surgeon. One day, Henry's life is suddenly interrupted when an unusual turn of events throw him into confrontation with the unruly Baxter. To escape the perilous situation, Henry distracts Baxter by diagnosing his latent mental disorder. Unfortunately, the plan backfires as Baxter returns to gain revenge on Henry for curtly revealing his medical disorder. |