false 17646 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 17646 10 1080772 10 1 2006 The Tent total:761|5:163|4:262|3:242|2:69|1:25| 761 2752 1260 113 3472 3.86 130316 11233 41100958 111921 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 5 1 false Sun Dec 28 12:32:22 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 28 12:46:34 -0800 2008
A collection of impossibly short stories (a few of them are less than a page long) written as only Margaret Atwood can writ...more...]]> 11145182 244331 175869 1400097010 9781400097012 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/175869.The_Tent 3.55 53 The Tent is a sparkling addition to Margaret Atwood’s always masterful work.

Here Atwood pushes form once again, with meditations on warlords, pet heaven, and aging homemakers. She gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. Accompanied by her own playful illustrations, Atwood’s droll humor and keen insight make each piece full of clarity and grace. Prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent reflects one of our wittiest authors at her best.]]> 2 1 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 28 07:34:50 -0800 2007 Sat Jan 26 09:39:14 -0800 2008 more...]]> 2498173 73546 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 5 1 false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 28 12:55:02 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 28 13:35:09 -0700 2007 more...]]> 34877054 406701 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 2 1 false Mon Oct 20 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 08 22:43:49 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 20 11:21:17 -0700 2008
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Despite being somewhat unhelpfully labeled as a collection of "fictional essays" on the dustjacket, this slim ...more...]]> 66069730 153169 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 1 false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 17:52:30 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 03 17:56:02 -0700 2009 more...]]> 11373015 26729 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 1 false Mon May 05 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 01 02:43:59 -0800 2008 Mon May 05 23:24:39 -0700 2008
Basically, it's 155 pages of really good random stuff b...more...]]> 64333909 2008561 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 5 0 false Tue Jul 21 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 03:05:02 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 22 10:43:44 -0700 2009 more...]]> 14665141 877155 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 5 0 false Sat Feb 23 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 05 16:06:15 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 23 10:25:37 -0800 2008
"Bring your ear down closer. Put your hand over the other ear. Think of seashells. There. Now you can hear me."

Atwood writes of writing in The Tent, the earnest f...more...]]> 76469403 639894 175869 1400097010 9781400097012 8 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/175869.The_Tent 3.55 53 The Tent is a sparkling addition to Margaret Atwood’s always masterful work.

Here Atwood pushes form once again, with meditations on warlords, pet heaven, and aging homemakers. She gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. Accompanied by her own playful illustrations, Atwood’s droll humor and keen insight make each piece full of clarity and grace. Prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent reflects one of our wittiest authors at her best.]]> 3 0 false Fri Nov 06 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 02 07:35:09 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 06 00:25:02 -0800 2009 more...]]> 30395760 105516 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 0 false Sun Aug 17 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 17 14:35:59 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 17 14:36:39 -0700 2008 i kind of have a thing for hardcover books with black, white, and red color schemes. this book is a collection of short, fictional essays, and perhaps two to three poems scattered about -- musings, really. but they are very beautiful, and some of them left me stunned.

my favorites i...more...]]> 54347332 53659 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 2 0 false Wed Apr 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 29 06:51:15 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 29 06:53:33 -0700 2009 more...]]> 48333218 857658 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 3 0 false Thu Mar 05 11:48:43 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 05 11:53:14 -0800 2009 34491581 407441 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 0 false Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 03 23:02:08 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 03 23:02:35 -0700 2008 more...]]> 63981719 1260827 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 1 0 false Sat Jul 18 09:30:27 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 18 09:31:30 -0700 2009 58304838 1183763 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 0 false Tue Jun 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 11:14:04 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 03 11:16:27 -0700 2009
Strongly recommended!]]> 72383269 649925 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 0 false Mon Sep 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 24 15:29:20 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 00:56:31 -0700 2009
this is a super quick read, and something about it seemed preachy, but i think i missed out on whatever i was supposed to learn. still made for a gorgeous read.
]]> 76115540 2703554 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 0 false Wed Nov 18 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Oct 29 09:32:26 -0700 2009 Wed Nov 18 08:15:23 -0800 2009 more...]]> 16598836 686024 17646 0385516681 9780385516686 101 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1166814050m/17646.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17646.The_Tent 3.61 685 Good Bones and Murder in the Dark, punctuated with wonderful illustrations by the author. Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, these highly imaginative, vintage Atwoodian mini-fictions speak on a broad range of subjects, reflecting the times we live in with deadly accuracy and knife-edge precision.

In pieces ranging in length from a mere paragraph to several pages, Atwood gives a sly pep talk to the ambitious young; writes about the disconcerting experience of looking at old photos of ourselves; gives us Horatio's real views on Hamlet; and examines the boons and banes of orphanhood. “Bring Back Mom: An Invocation” explores what life was really like for the “perfect” homemakers of days gone by, and in “The Animals Reject Their Names,” she runs history backward, with surprising results.

Chilling and witty, prescient and personal, delectable and tart, The Tent is vintage Atwood. Enhanced by the author’s delightful drawings, it is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and any other occasion that demands a special, out-of-the-ordinary gift.]]> 4 0 false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Feb 28 07:41:48 -0800 2008 Thu Feb 28 07:46:26 -0800 2008 more...]]> 2408026 114573 251923 074758494X 9780747584940 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173150683m/251923.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/251923.The_Tent 3.62 8 Praise for Good Bones and Simple Murders

“Open to any page and you’ll find a little gem.” —Chicago Tribune

“When Margaret Atwood is good, she’s very good. And when she’s barbed, she’s better.” —Seattle Times

“[Atwood] proves she is an accomplished miniaturist…She can pack more wallop into less space than any other writer in her weight class.” —Toronto Globe and Mail


Praise for Bluebeards’s Egg

“Atwood’s crisp wit and steely realism are reminiscent of Edith Wharton.” —Christian Science Monitor

“Margaret Atwood renders visual, aural, and tactile events in such crisp, surprising language that her images crackle off the page.” —The Washington Post

]]> 4 0 false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Jun 26 11:30:45 -0700 2007 Wed Jun 27 11:10:59 -0700 2007
This is a collection of fictional short narratives and poetry. Themes are death, women's roles,...more...]]> 33146135 325004 251923 074758494X 9780747584940 3 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173150683m/251923.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/251923.The_Tent 3.62 8 Praise for Good Bones and Simple Murders

“Open to any page and you’ll find a little gem.” —Chicago Tribune

“When Margaret Atwood is good, she’s very good. And when she’s barbed, she’s better.” —Seattle Times

“[Atwood] proves she is an accomplished miniaturist…She can pack more wallop into less space than any other writer in her weight class.” —Toronto Globe and Mail


Praise for Bluebeards’s Egg

“Atwood’s crisp wit and steely realism are reminiscent of Edith Wharton.” —Christian Science Monitor

“Margaret Atwood renders visual, aural, and tactile events in such crisp, surprising language that her images crackle off the page.” —The Washington Post

]]> 1 0 false Thu Oct 30 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Sep 17 21:23:48 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 29 22:26:34 -0700 2008 more...]]> 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=17646