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336 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
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Language: English
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Renowned novelist, poet, and short story writer Margaret Atwood has a gift unique among writers. In this marvelous collection of twelve short stories, Ms. Atwood writes of a woman who remembers her mother's favorite stories; a potter who tries to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
challenging 28%
relaxing 28%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Average rating
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Animal cruelty, Grief, Cancer
336 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Renowned novelist, poet, and short story writer Margaret Atwood has a gift unique among writers. In this marvelous collection of twelve short stories, Ms. Atwood writes of a woman who remembers her mother's favorite stories; a potter who tries to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
challenging 28%
relaxing 28%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
inspiring 11%
tense 4%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 24% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Grief, Cancer