Alright!!
I am no longer an Atwood virgin, I have officially finished my first Atwood book.
Let's see.
I liked the historical background.
The woman can write a story...frankly it went on a little long....and she is given to, shall I really say what I think? Yes, I think I shall.
She shows off.
(so shoot me, it's what I think)
There are sections of the book where she gets intolerably writerly....and I do have to admire them, but I fall right out of the story.
With a thud.
To my mind that is a touch of hubris at the expense of a good story, and if you are writing fiction, writing a good story seems an important component.
I have officially read an Atwood and a half, and I am full now.
thankyouverymuch.
6 comments:
She's speaking at UCLA this weekend. I bought a ticket, but then got invited to go to Chicago for my birthday where I'm meeting two bloggers. So I had to give my ticket away! Oh well! I wish I could give it to you!
I always find her a little snobby and show-offy in interviews, as well.
I’m an Atwood fan but you chose some pretty high-falutin’ ones of hers to read. I admire your perseverance.
With your tummy now FULL of that particular meal, it’s time to go on to some books more to your liking and taste!
Good for you. I don't like it when I see the writer doing writerly things, either.
And now you know more about what you don't like!
Wow! An adult Canadian that hadn't read Atwood? I didn't think that was ALLOWED.
And, yeah- she's not everyones cup of tea. I liked "Handmaid's Tale" as I'm such a sci-fi fan, but other than that, I haven't had major love for her work. Too fancy-schmancy for me.
I have heard her talk, not in person, but you can't live in TO for any length of time without hearing/seeing something. You aren't missing all that much.
Mmichele, yup.
Beth, got a good one going now.....
JG, indeed, I can say no thank you without a worry.
Beth, why why why do you think I was reading the thing....they were threatening to take my passport away for unpatriotic activities, or inactivites.
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