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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
First book of the year, and a fantastic one at that!
One of the best books I've read this year. "Hurricane Hazel" was amazing - one of the best short stories I've ever read. "Loulou" is another favourite. All around, a fantastic collection!
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i love short stories about women
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Margaret Atwood understands people better than most psychologists. This book is a picture of people. I laughed and cried.
I really enjoyed the way Margaret Atwood writes. This book made me think a lot about certain emotions women go through. However I felt it drag on a little bit and it didn’t always capture my attention. I think that there is a 5 star Atwood book for me, this just wasn’t it. I enjoyed it overall. Also I learned some really good vocab from this book!
*Read for class.
2.5/5
I didn't enjoy the story much, it dragged and had a lot of unnecessary parts even for such a short one. I don't even know if I'll be able to use it in my paper about Blue Beard, but we'll see about that.
I did like the ending, though. Her realization about the egg and what's in it. That was a curious thought.
2.5/5
I didn't enjoy the story much, it dragged and had a lot of unnecessary parts even for such a short one. I don't even know if I'll be able to use it in my paper about Blue Beard, but we'll see about that.
I did like the ending, though. Her realization about the egg and what's in it. That was a curious thought.
I enjoyed all of these short stories! And I'm so happy to be able to write that, because the last few short story collections I've read, have been quite disappointing, with just one or two stories each that was really good. But Atwood gives you quality all the way.
Her short stories are very character driven. They are not necessarily heavy on plot, but you get to know some very interesting characters and relationships. It's easy to get into each new story, it rarely took me more than a page or two, and every story are developed enough to give you a real and deep world to dive into.
My favorites were the title story, Bluebeard's Egg, and Loulou; or, The Domestic Life of the Language, but all were very well done. I found one of the stories just a little boring, but still likeable.
Atwood writes beautiful prose, as always. It’s not easy to find a book of such a good quality that at the same time is so easy and comfortable to read. Atwood carries you along, effortlessly; reading her is like drifting down a calm river in summer. Although the stories often include suffering or sorrow of some kind, this was still a book of fulfilling and meaningful comfort reads.
Her short stories are very character driven. They are not necessarily heavy on plot, but you get to know some very interesting characters and relationships. It's easy to get into each new story, it rarely took me more than a page or two, and every story are developed enough to give you a real and deep world to dive into.
My favorites were the title story, Bluebeard's Egg, and Loulou; or, The Domestic Life of the Language, but all were very well done. I found one of the stories just a little boring, but still likeable.
Atwood writes beautiful prose, as always. It’s not easy to find a book of such a good quality that at the same time is so easy and comfortable to read. Atwood carries you along, effortlessly; reading her is like drifting down a calm river in summer. Although the stories often include suffering or sorrow of some kind, this was still a book of fulfilling and meaningful comfort reads.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes