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The Edible Woman
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What an unusual story. Marian is newly engaged and then discovers she can't eat certain foods, first meats and then almost everything else. What is her subconscious trying to tell her?
Atwood is a writer who amazes me every time I read her; it really is hard to categorize her writing. Her writing style on the other hand is exquisite, intelligent and witty at times.
The main theme of this book is relationships and how they can transform you. I enjoyed the first half of the book a lot more than I did the second. The second half seemed a bit too rushed to me.
One thing I found interesting was how different things were in the 1960s, when this book was written. There is absolutely no way that a woman conducting door-to-door surveys would even consider going into a male survey participant's home these days. Also, feminism has changed the ways in which women think; for example, after marriage, a woman isn't expected to quit her job and stay home. Also, having a child out of marriage isn't considered terrible anymore either.
Atwood is a writer who amazes me every time I read her; it really is hard to categorize her writing. Her writing style on the other hand is exquisite, intelligent and witty at times.
The main theme of this book is relationships and how they can transform you. I enjoyed the first half of the book a lot more than I did the second. The second half seemed a bit too rushed to me.
One thing I found interesting was how different things were in the 1960s, when this book was written. There is absolutely no way that a woman conducting door-to-door surveys would even consider going into a male survey participant's home these days. Also, feminism has changed the ways in which women think; for example, after marriage, a woman isn't expected to quit her job and stay home. Also, having a child out of marriage isn't considered terrible anymore either.
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October 28, 2012
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October 28, 2012
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canadian-lit
October 28, 2012
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feminism
October 28, 2012
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December 18, 2012
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atwood
July 13, 2013
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July 17, 2013
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interested in what you will have to say about this one! :)
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It's really well-written. I'm liking it!
Paul wrote: "I must read more Attwood!"Please do! She is a brilliant writer :)
I feel the same about Atwood at the moment - I love her writing style, and I haven't finished my first book of hers yet! I think she will become one of my favourite authors...
I read this book years ago and I remember loving it. I should re-read it, and more Atwood while I'm at it. Great review!
Shirley wrote: "I feel the same about Atwood at the moment - I love her writing style, and I haven't finished my first book of hers yet! I think she will become one of my favourite authors..."Fantastic! I noticed your updates on The Blind Assassin and I'm really glad you're enjoying it!
Sarah wrote: "I read this book years ago and I remember loving it. I should re-read it, and more Atwood while I'm at it. Great review!"Thanks Sarah:) I feel I need to read all her books now! I think Alias Grace will be my next Atwood, I've been putting that one off for years.
Shruti wrote: "Great review. This was my first Atwood. And 4 books later she still manages to amaze. Have you read any Margaret Laurence? I notice that she gets mentioned with Atwood sometimes."
Thanks Shruti! I'm glad you're a fan too :) No I haven't but I really should because I'm awful with Canadian authors:( Have you?
That one sounds so familiar. I think I'm off to investigate :)
