Dancing Girls - Margaret Atwood

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

comes along which is not merely very good but mind-blowingly brilliant (all those who are still in thrall of the decade-old 'Secret History' raise your hands here). One such is Margaret Atwood's (her of 'Blind Assassin') latest oeuvre 'Oryx and Crake'. Now I've read online and offline reviews that, like me, praised her to the high heavens, and others that poo-pooed it. Frankly, I couldn't care less: I L-O-V-E-D this (and those who remember me will know that I don't rave about books easily). Basically we're looking at a 'Handmaid's Tale'-revisited - but then again not: although set in a hypothetical (or not?) ...

Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood

comes along which is not merely very good but mind-blowingly brilliant (all those who are still in thrall of the decade-old 'Secret History' raise your hands here). One such is Margaret Atwood's (her of 'Blind Assassin') latest oeuvre 'Oryx and Crake'. Now I've read online and offline reviews that, like me, praised her to the high heavens, and others that poo-pooed it. Frankly, I couldn't care less: I L-O-V-E-D this (and those who remember me will know that I don't rave about books easily). Basically we're looking at a 'Handmaid's Tale'-revisited - but then again not: although set in a hypothetical (or not?) ...

Cat's Eye - Margaret Atwood

One of the most moving and engrossing novels I've read in quite some time, 'Cat's Eye' tells the story of Elaine, a present day artist visiting Toronto for an exhibition of her work. This visit stirs up memories of her childhood, as she grew up in the city. The novel develops by working chronologically through both her ...

Cat's Eye - Margaret Atwood

One of the most moving and engrossing novels I've read in quite some time, 'Cat's Eye' tells the story of Elaine, a present day artist visiting Toronto for an exhibition of her work. This visit stirs up memories of her childhood, as she grew up in the city. The novel develops by working chronologically through both her ...

Cat's Eye - Margaret Atwood

"Cat's Eye" by Margaret Attwood follows the life of artists Elaine Risely, and the influcences from childhood that continue to haunt her. Writen in first person, from Elaine's perspective, this is a strange tale that will often leaving you wondering if you are getting at the whole truth. Sinister thnigs are implied, but never quite shown, and there is a lot for you to ponder over as you read the book. Elaine's early life comprises of travelling about with her family - her father collects insects for a living. When her father takes a permenant post, the family settle down and Elaine is sent to the local school. Initially, she is delighted by the ...

Cat's Eye - Margaret Atwood

"Cat's Eye" by Margaret Attwood follows the life of artists Elaine Risely, and the influcences from childhood that continue to haunt her. Writen in first person, from Elaine's perspective, this is a strange tale that will often leaving you wondering if you are getting at the whole truth. Sinister thnigs are implied, but never quite shown, and there is a lot for you to ponder over as you read the book. Elaine's early life comprises of travelling about with her family - her father collects insects for a living. When her father takes a permenant post, the family settle down and Elaine is sent to the local school. Initially, she is delighted by the ...