tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post9056744288435971035..comments2023-10-24T04:48:50.907+13:00Comments on Tell Me a Story: Bodily Harm by Margaret AtwoodCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-57851454013347564742018-02-09T05:30:06.509+13:002018-02-09T05:30:06.509+13:00As the article points out, dark humor is what Atwo...As the article points out, dark humor is what Atwood makes use of in order to criticize the ways of the modern society which has gone astray. She particularly notices that the issues with regard to gender is the chief stumbling block in attaining a better democratic set up. Please read <a href="https://www.classessays.com/" rel="nofollow"> Custom Essay Writing Service </a> articles for more details. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541592123349755859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-12823751124185081262013-03-31T13:55:17.126+13:002013-03-31T13:55:17.126+13:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271669561278691111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-8840034915493762732013-01-08T07:06:21.114+13:002013-01-08T07:06:21.114+13:00Alias Grace seems to be a general favourite ( unli...Alias Grace seems to be a general favourite ( unlike Bodily Harm) and I look forward to reading it some time.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-16023361905813083552013-01-06T15:34:38.381+13:002013-01-06T15:34:38.381+13:00You've made picking my next Atwood Novel all t...You've made picking my next Atwood Novel all the more harder " In many ways it is similar to The Handmaid's Tale but even more frightening because it's set in the world we know and not an imaginary future. " That comment makes me want to read this one a lot sooner than later. Her Positon Serial (EBook) has also been interesting read, and as some similar food for thought as most of her other books.. And Alias Grace is a personal favourite by her. Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548374470375135651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-71645655089526841682012-12-19T08:53:12.943+13:002012-12-19T08:53:12.943+13:00Thanks for the recommendations, Denise. I have Cat...Thanks for the recommendations, Denise. I have Cat's Eye on my bookshelf so will try that one next and I'm sure sure my library will have The Edible Woman - I like the sound of 'wry and hilarious'.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-27422499493704230102012-12-19T08:50:45.930+13:002012-12-19T08:50:45.930+13:00It's taken me a long time to read MA too but I...It's taken me a long time to read MA too but I do like her writing style and will definitely read more next year.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-62944157350188311322012-12-19T04:12:43.845+13:002012-12-19T04:12:43.845+13:00Atwood's most fun read is The Edible Woman. It...Atwood's most fun read is The Edible Woman. It's wry and hilarious. The book that captured me and made me think about for weeks afterward was Cat's Eye. I recommend those for readers new to Atwood. <br /><br />(sorry--had to fix a typo from above)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443613059494263280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-88219714536260444992012-12-19T04:10:41.503+13:002012-12-19T04:10:41.503+13:00This comment has been removed by the author.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443613059494263280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-49672487877550476112012-12-18T14:07:56.306+13:002012-12-18T14:07:56.306+13:00For some reason, I have a whole pile of Atwood boo...For some reason, I have a whole pile of Atwood books waiting to be read, and I haven't read one yet! Shocking, I know. :) I plan on reading <i>The Handmaid's Tale</i> next year at the very least.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-59440401266032175802012-12-18T08:19:04.811+13:002012-12-18T08:19:04.811+13:00It sure is - I love her writing and looking forwar...It sure is - I love her writing and looking forward to reading some of more well known novels.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-8543382410229687772012-12-18T08:18:01.487+13:002012-12-18T08:18:01.487+13:00It doesn't seem to be one of her most liked n...It doesn't seem to be one of her most liked novels and choosing from her better known titles is probably a good idea. I think I'll try Alias Grace and Cat's Eye. Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-76219033587441634342012-12-18T07:57:22.864+13:002012-12-18T07:57:22.864+13:00I like Atwood, even when the characters and storie...I like Atwood, even when the characters and stories are not nice, her books are still compelling reading.Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9095179960585908463.post-48156954131079857292012-12-17T09:24:01.038+13:002012-12-17T09:24:01.038+13:00I read The Handmaid's Tale recently, as you kn...I read The Handmaid's Tale recently, as you know, and have been wondering which Margaret Atwood book I should try next. This does sound interesting even if not very 'nice', but a few of her other books appeal to me more so I'll probably leave this one for a while. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com