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Short stories aren't usually my jam, but I do love some Margaret Atwood. Bonus: she reads some of the stories in the audiobook!
Stone Mattress presents several characters in the later years of their life dealing with the mistakes of their youth, the deterioration of their bodies and minds, and the fears of frustrations of aging. Many characters also present feelings of anger, desire, or cunning that I don't usually associate with seniors (in my life or in books). Consequently, this collection re ...more
Stone Mattress presents several characters in the later years of their life dealing with the mistakes of their youth, the deterioration of their bodies and minds, and the fears of frustrations of aging. Many characters also present feelings of anger, desire, or cunning that I don't usually associate with seniors (in my life or in books). Consequently, this collection re ...more
I know I'm in the minority but I love Atwood's tales and shorter stories the best, and would be very happy if that's all she did. These tales all contain very different narratives that revolve around regrets and aging, compounded by a little sci fi, mystery and/or magic, and are extremely hard to put down.
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