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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “If you have ever been bullied, or you think your child has been, this book is a must read!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A touching story of childhood memories and angst and coming of age with perceived family problems that really weren't!”
Mishelle B wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Perhaps my favorite of M. Atwood's novels.”
Melanie D wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Disturbing.”
Yvette Y wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“this book totally creeped me out. Way too close to home.”
Karla M wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've been told by several women that this is Atwood's best. On one hand I can see that; it was magnificently well written and packed a lot of emotional punch. Yet...something was missing. I guess being a man I just didn't get it. Still, it was better than most books I read. I've come to expect a lot from Atwood. I guess every book of her's cannot be my favorite. ”
phil m wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | view 2 replies | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I had to read this book for an English class in high school. It became one of my most loved books of all time. Margaret Atwood is a fantastic writer. She is able to capture feelings, both positive and negative, and make them relatable to the reader. In this coming of age novel, I was able to connect with the characters in a way that made me feel less alone in high school. I recommend every high school girl read this book and realize there is life after high school.”
Kim S wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“disappointing after "The Blind Assassin", much more banal. I certianly expected a lot more... ”
sheila i wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Great fiction - Margaret Atwood is such a talented writer. But it was still so painful, the bullying is just heart-wrenching.”
Sophie C wrote this review Wednesday, October 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This author is a favorite of mine and this book was no disappointment. I've recommended it to many others as it was recommended to me. If you like a good read...you'll like this one. Thats all there is to it. Indulge.”
Jennifer E wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Brilliant novel, a journey through time and memory growing up in the cold environs of Toronto, Canada. Cordelia is a compelling and haunting character, Elaine is an idiosyncratic and observant artist, with a melancholic narrative voice. Stark and terrifying, Atwood navigates the terrors of growing up and the psychology of bullying in disturbing fashion.
Selina C wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
My favourite Atwood novel.”
