A review by inkdrinkerreads7
The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood

5.0

Atwood is a true master and I am so glad I have started to read beyond Handmaid’s Tale, her most renowned work. Her control of prose and characterisation is extraordinary and I would often find myself stopping and re-reading sections to fully process her intent and appreciate the effects of her writing. Even though the characters here could be seen as archetypes, Atwood fleshes them out with rich and vivid depth, delving into their childhoods and both their inner and outer selves with great sensitivity and lyrical beauty. This is a compelling character study of three wronged women and the monster (there is no better word) that deliberately tore their lives apart. Zenia is a truly terrible, yet timeless antagonist and will live long in the memory.

There are issues with this book for sure and this review is entirely skimming the surface but it’s late and I can’t be bothered. In essence: a good book, would strongly recommend, particularly for those interested in the exploration of gender identity.