564 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853817229
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride is inspired by "The Robber Bridegroom," a wonderfully grisly tale from the Brothers Grimm in which an evil groom lures three maidens into his lair and devours them, one by one. But in her version, Atwood brillian...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,131 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
reflective 47%
emotional 42%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
sad 21%
funny 13%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, PedophiliaModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parentMinor
Drug use564 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781853817229
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride is inspired by "The Robber Bridegroom," a wonderfully grisly tale from the Brothers Grimm in which an evil groom lures three maidens into his lair and devours them, one by one. But in her version, Atwood brillian...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,131 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
reflective 47%
emotional 42%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
sad 21%
funny 13%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, PedophiliaModerate
Sexual assault, Suicide, Death of parentMinor
Drug use