Posted by NikkiT2 on January 23, 2006, at 0:47:23
In reply to Margaret Atwood » NikkiT2, posted by ClearSkies on January 22, 2006, at 21:46:32
I was discussing it with J last night..
And I think one of the problem was she *didn't* bring it up to the modern age enough for me. The whole story stayed where it was, but she used modern morals and use of language.
The whole "looking up from the dead world.." thing just felt sooo cliched (and I remember writing a story like that at 16 and my English teacher marking me down for being cliched *l*)I've only read one other Atwood book, and I didn't enjoy that either, so I guess I simply don't like her writing style.. But I have to say, I had such high hopes for "The Penelopiad" that I do feel rather cheated!!
I'm starting the next in the series today - "Weight, by Jeanette Winters", which is the myth around Atlas and Hercules (Or Heracles, but apparently they're the same chap!) Will let you know what i think!
Nikki x
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