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Rating: 3 of 5
I never really connected with any of the women in The Robber Bride, which made this one a difficult read. The characterization was spot on; I just didn't like anyone. There's a (sometimes subtle) difference between a weak, flawed character and a victim. And I don't have a strong stomach for victim-y women.
My favorite part of the book was how Atwood switched POVs easily with zero confusion for the reader. Her characters were so distinct, such real people, they made the different POV ...more
I never really connected with any of the women in The Robber Bride, which made this one a difficult read. The characterization was spot on; I just didn't like anyone. There's a (sometimes subtle) difference between a weak, flawed character and a victim. And I don't have a strong stomach for victim-y women.
My favorite part of the book was how Atwood switched POVs easily with zero confusion for the reader. Her characters were so distinct, such real people, they made the different POV ...more
May 03, 2012
Nicola
rated it
it was amazing
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Shelves:
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Mar 22, 2013
Taylor
marked it as to-read
Oct 06, 2013
Jackie
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really liked it
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Jan 23, 2014
callie
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Beth
marked it as retelling-fairy-tales
Aug 18, 2014
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Rachel
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