Lady Oracle
7 journalers for this copy...
once I've read it, it's yours
I'm not going to get to this one; available
off to canada to its new home!
Arrived safely today. Thank you!
I''ve taken another look at this book. I''m going to look for a new home for it.
I'm going to send this out as a ray.
Rules: Not many. Please journal the book's arrival and departure. And please keep it moving by keeping it no longer than 4 weeks. The last person is free to release the book as they wish.
1. Brujula France (Europe)
2. voveryte UK (Intl)
3. Aramena US (US)
Starting its journey on August 28th.
Rules: Not many. Please journal the book's arrival and departure. And please keep it moving by keeping it no longer than 4 weeks. The last person is free to release the book as they wish.
1. Brujula France (Europe)
2. voveryte UK (Intl)
3. Aramena US (US)
Starting its journey on August 28th.
Journal Entry 7 by Brujula from Valenciennes, Nord-Pas-de-Calais France on Friday, September 7, 2007
The book arrived today!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Journal Entry 8 by Brujula from Valenciennes, Nord-Pas-de-Calais France on Tuesday, September 25, 2007
I finished this book a couple of days ago, and really enjoyed it, although I'm not sure I understood the end very well.
I like the way Margaret Atwood makes her characters seem very much alive and real.
I'll send the book to the next in this ring as soon as I have the adress!
I like the way Margaret Atwood makes her characters seem very much alive and real.
I'll send the book to the next in this ring as soon as I have the adress!
Journal Entry 9 by Brujula from Valenciennes, Nord-Pas-de-Calais France on Friday, September 28, 2007
Mailed to voveryte today.
Journal Entry 10 by voveryte from -- Somewhere in London 🤷‍♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Thursday, October 4, 2007
Received yesterday! I am looking forward to reading this one very much - I am such a big fan of Atwood!
Journal Entry 11 by voveryte from -- Somewhere in London 🤷‍♀️ , Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, October 22, 2007
As always, this Atwood's book made me think over the things in life. Her heroines are so complex, but at the same time so close to me in a way.
Oct 24 - sent to Aramena today
Oct 24 - sent to Aramena today
Arrived today! Will probably start on it by the weekend!
Mararet Atwood's characters are always so complex and realistic and human. I was just a bit dissatisfied at the ending, but just because I would have liked the story to continue on. I want to know what happens after!
Since I am last on the list, I'll head over to Cliff's site now to see if anyone is wishing for it! Thanks for sending this around lauraloo29. I've only read one other novel of Atwoods, and two books of her short stories, but I really like her.
Since I am last on the list, I'll head over to Cliff's site now to see if anyone is wishing for it! Thanks for sending this around lauraloo29. I've only read one other novel of Atwoods, and two books of her short stories, but I really like her.
Msjoanna has this on her wish list, so off it goes!
Hooray! I'm excited to have a copy of this book as I've been slowly reading through many of Atwood's novels. This looks interesting. Thanks again for the RABCK!
I love Margaret Atwood. I've read many of her books at this point: Handmaid's Tale, Robber Bride, Oryx & Crake, Year of the Flood, Blind Assassin, and The Penelopiad. I think I like her "issue" books a little better--Handmaid's Tale is a standout for direct political speech. Still, there's a lot to think about in Lady Oracle.
The story centers around Joan Foster, who fakes her own death to escape her life. The book leaps around in time and focuses on the many different parts of herself that the protagonist is trying to reconcile into a complete self. I loved the way Joan's body image issues were personified into an actual Fat Lady figure that she would imagine coming out and engaging in outrageous public performances. Atwood is simply a master at capturing some of the uncomfortable inner dialogue of her characters.
Strangely, the character of The Royal Porcupine so strongly reminded me of Paris fromThe Blindfold by Siri Hustvedt that I almost wondered if it wasn't an intentional reference by Hustvedt. I think it must be just coincidence that I happened to read these two novels close in time to one another, but it was almost eerie.
I recommend this book to Atwood's fans. For those who aren't already fans, I think I'd start with one of her more famous works like A Handmaid's Tale.
The story centers around Joan Foster, who fakes her own death to escape her life. The book leaps around in time and focuses on the many different parts of herself that the protagonist is trying to reconcile into a complete self. I loved the way Joan's body image issues were personified into an actual Fat Lady figure that she would imagine coming out and engaging in outrageous public performances. Atwood is simply a master at capturing some of the uncomfortable inner dialogue of her characters.
Strangely, the character of The Royal Porcupine so strongly reminded me of Paris fromThe Blindfold by Siri Hustvedt that I almost wondered if it wasn't an intentional reference by Hustvedt. I think it must be just coincidence that I happened to read these two novels close in time to one another, but it was almost eerie.
I recommend this book to Atwood's fans. For those who aren't already fans, I think I'd start with one of her more famous works like A Handmaid's Tale.
This book arrived today from msjoanna because it was found on my wishlist. Thanks so much for thinking of me! I'm quite a fan of Margaret Atwood. I look forward to reading this one.