Reviews tagging 'Death'

Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood

3 reviews

floralfox's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion and Bullying

Moderate: Death

Minor: Antisemitism and War

amberlen's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Margaret Atwood writes about the dynamics of human social interaction with such precision that it's always a joy to read. 
I admit, I was skeptical at first, because the last novel I read of hers was The Robber Bride, and I did not like it. However, in Cat's Eye I found a lot to identify with. At times, the feminist issues seemed quite dated but that is to be expected in a novel set in post-war Toronto. Elaine's standpoint on feminism also sometimes annoyed me but I don't think she's necessarily supposed to be likeable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Death

Minor: Death of parent and Suicide attempt

tea_t's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Abortion, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Violence