A review by averyhawthorne
Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood

dark reflective medium-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? No

3.25

"I'm supposed to have accumulated things by now: possessions, responsibilities, achievements, experience and wisdom. I'm supposed to be a person of substance."

"'I'm not mad because I'm a woman' I say. 'I'm mad because you're an asshole.'"

While Atwood is a beautiful writer, the same story could've been told in about 300 pages. The entire book blends the past and present of one character, but the character isn't exactly lovable, unique, or all that interesting. A large portion also covers her adolescence with awful friends who are bully her and, it turns out, I hate reading about bad friends. It gave me The Bell Jar energy (reflective & dark), so if you loved that book then this one might be for you!
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