A review by beecee12
The Children Act by Ian McEwan

4.0

A highly respected judge at the top of her game; a marriage unexpectedly turning topsy-turvy; a young man's life in the balance. But, above all, an exquisitely told character study of Fiona, a woman who has it all (well almost). A woman whose intellect has been fine-tuned, after hours of research and reflection, into making judgements in the best interests of the young people in the cases she presides over. A woman used to being in control; a woman who fails to see what is being presented to her; who inadvertently omits to maintain her lifelong commitment to 'best interests' and who will forever live with the consequences of her omission.