Atwood's very first published novel, way back in 1969. A little awkward, but her promise is obvious. It has the Atwood style and feel about it, even though it is somewhat stiff.
A woman, about to be married and give up her independence, feels as if she is being consumed. She stops eating. Plenty of symbolism, which seems a little heavy-handed at times, something that Atwood doesn't do in her later novels. It's also very slow to begin.
But if you are one of her fans, like I am, by all means give it a read for some insight into the author's early years.
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