The Shelf

Why

I watched the TV series, so I knew the story. But when I grabbed the book in the bookstore and started reading, I was immediately captivated by the writing style: #Quotes below show some examples. I will definitely read more from Margaret Atwood.

What I liked

Writing style is stunning: dry and shocking like a punch, at times; slow and moving, the next page. It keeps you reading and shocks you. Ah, the story is also very entertaining.

What I disliked

Nothing really. Maybe having watched the TV show in advanced detracted from the novelty of the story (but definitely allowed me to concentrate more on other aspects).

Quotes

• I stand on the corner, pretending I am a tree.
• Luke wasn't a doctor. Isn't.
• We lived in the gaps between the stories.
• I wish I had a pig ball.
• The sitting room is subdued, symmetrical; it's one of the shapes money takes when it freezes.