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Loading... The Edible Woman (1969)by Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood has a way of writing about the awkward, odd moments of life. Those which can't be easily verbalized, but are felt deeply. Marian's story is one of consumption. I love the subtlety of Atwood, and enjoyed having figured out the main theme about two thirds of the way through. The end was a little ham-fisted, as if to say, "See? See? Aren't I clever? Did you figure it out?" Overall, I enjoyed it. (  ) AuntieClio | May 12, 2013 |  Interesting to read this, being as it is Margaret Atwood's first published novel. There were good things about it but overall it didn't hang together as an effective narrative for me. The completist in me is happy, nonetheless, to tick this off the "to read" list. (  ) Vivl | Apr 8, 2013 | ebook version  velvetink | Mar 31, 2013 | When I first read that this book was written in the 1960s, I was very pleasantly surprised. It seemed have been written at least two decades later, with the witty and generous provisions of hindsight. Atwood really nails it this time. Her flowing colorful painted prose is a joy to read, as usual. The later sections of the novel feel constricting. A good novel, and for an early novel, enthralling. (  ) HadriantheBlind | Mar 30, 2013 | While I am an admirer of Margaret Atwood's work in general, I found this book to be very much "of its own time". I found it difficult to relate and sympathize with the lead character as she seemed to spend most of her time creating problems where none existed and just generally isolating herself from people as much as possible. If your youth was in the 1960s, then you'll probably relate to and enjoy this book. If you were born in the 1970s or later, you'll wonder why you wasted your time reading it. If you've never read Atwood's work before, please don't start with this book. LovelyPride | Mar 13, 2013 | no reviews | add a review
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(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:09:38 -0500)
Marian is determinedly ordinary. She likes her work, her broody flat-mate and sober fiance. But she reckons without an inner self that wants more. Marriage a la mode, Marian discovers, is something she literally can't stomach.
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