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alannah_m's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a fascinating book that I enjoyed more than I thought I would. Again, it is FAR too long, and suffers from a complete disinterest in pacing, but I could analyse this for hours and constantly find something new to say. Weirdly enough, my favourite sections were the fake parts of the sci-fi book 'The Blind Assassin'...maybe I just want Atwood to write pulp sci-fi book! I can dream...
Pet Theory for this Book: Alex isn't real
Also, does anyone else see the similarities to Rebecca? Just a theory I'm working on...
Pet Theory for this Book: Alex isn't real
Also, does anyone else see the similarities to Rebecca? Just a theory I'm working on...
Moderate: Abortion, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
booksconleche's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful novel and worthy recipient of the 2000 Booker Prize. Atwood’s use of a story-within-a-story-within-a-story is superb, and the prose is outstanding.
Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, and Suicide
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