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This was less lyrical than many of Atwood's book (and less complicated), but still very enjoyable. I finished it in two days--the tension is kept throughout with the perspective switch between the two main characters. I am always amazed at Atwood's ability to flesh out characters so completely--Stan, for example, was an unlikable hero and still someone I bought as "real." Same thing with Charmaine--her wide-eyed, not-so-innocent innocence made for a great character. I saw the twist coming a mile
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This started out strong but then it got pretty absurd
I have no idea what she was trying to do with this book.
Was she trying to be funny? Dystopian voyeurism?
Nearly 200 pages in, I finally gave up.
Was she trying to be funny? Dystopian voyeurism?
Nearly 200 pages in, I finally gave up.
Oct 03, 2015
Leslie
marked it as to-read
Didn't catch me right away, so I returned it to the library. I will try again. So many books, so little time.
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