Two Best Reads of 2011 - So Far.

[lynn_nicholas]

CAT'S EYE by Margaret Atwood

An absorbing work, told in first person. Atwood has a matter-of-fact, subtle quality to her voice, which can be almost eerie as Elaine’s story quietly unfolds and we--the more sophisticated adult reader--recognize that the 'mean girls', whom she accepts as her friends, are most likely traumatizing this susceptible young

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Thanks for these reviews!

[sherria]

I've been looking for a great new read. I read Cat's Eye years ago and loved it. I had A Suitable Boy, but lost it in the flood. I'm going to see if B&N has it available for my nook :)

Re: Thanks for these reviews!

[lynn_nicholas]

If you want a REAL book, let me send it to you. FB me if you want it mailed.

I am not a huge fan of Atwood's; there are some of her books that I absolutely

[jessibud]

hated but a few that I thoroughly enjoyed, Cat's Eye being one of them. Alias Grace was another (I listened to that on audiobook and it was read by a wonderful reader, actress Elizabeth McGovern)

Re: I am not a huge fan of Atwood's; there are some of her books that I absolutely

[lynn_nicholas]

I let this book sit on my shelf for years because, after I picked it up, I read so many negative comments about Atwood. I will try Alias Grace next. Interesting how some authors write a book we love and the next one just doesn't draw us in, and others are so consistent, like Elizabeth Berg.

[miketroll]

A Suitable Boy is one of my alltime favourites! :)

[lynn_nicholas]

It really is a gem. Picked it up at a used book sale. Have to wonder how long it took SV to write this work. The detail is amazing. You are practically living the characters lives along with them.