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Among the dualities explored by Atwood is that of the Victorian novel v. a 20th century perspective on the Victorian novel. To the extent this is to function as a Victorian novel, it's heavy weather. Much is explained that would be taken as a given and the middle of the book is rather a slog as nothing happens. Still, there's much going on underneath and the issues engage. There are no answers.
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Every time I pick up an Atwood novel I'm reminded just how much I love her work - she's both a terrific stylist and an engaging storyteller at a time when many writers are one or the other. A fascinating story, told brilliantly.
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