A review by kamrynharned
Cut & Thirst: A Short Story by Margaret Atwood

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

This short story reminded me of why I love Margaret Atwood, but upset me because it needed to be longer.  I have only read two of her short stories so far, and maybe short stories just aren’t for me, but I also think that when you love a writer AND the concept of their story, you would rather have it in novel form. Three charming elderly women navigate the grief of aging while plotting revenge for their wronged friend… loved it!  Atwood is a star when it comes to character development. You feel like you know each character personally and she only spent 50 pages on the whole story.