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A review by thewordwitch
Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
As with any collection of short stories, you are sure to receive a mixed bag with some that you love, and some that fall short of the mark. What was interesting about this collection is that the first and third sections focus on a pair of characters. The second acts as an interlude, a cadre of stories both thought-provoking and humorous by turns.
The first and the third section are more meditative, and perhaps it is a way for Atwood to process her own grief at the loss of Graeme Gibson. Slowly, little moments in the life Nell and Tig had are reflected upon as Nell processes the loss of Tig. We glimpse her current life in fragments, moments in time that are snatched out and held up for our inspection in these different short stories.
Overall, I found it an interesting collection, both bittersweet and tender in their telling.
I'd like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC. In exchange, I have provided an honest review.
The first and the third section are more meditative, and perhaps it is a way for Atwood to process her own grief at the loss of Graeme Gibson. Slowly, little moments in the life Nell and Tig had are reflected upon as Nell processes the loss of Tig. We glimpse her current life in fragments, moments in time that are snatched out and held up for our inspection in these different short stories.
Overall, I found it an interesting collection, both bittersweet and tender in their telling.
I'd like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC. In exchange, I have provided an honest review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death