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Title: Profoundly overated work with limited appeal
Review: I was forced to read this for a feminist theories class and almost fell asleep during several portions of the book, as well as our class discussion. While part of the assignment is the teacher's fault (insisting on standard English for assingments while touting this book) I really do not think anybody should have to be subjected to such a horrid arrangement.Having previously heard about Ms. Atwood's writing from numerous feminist friends who were active in the second wave, I really wanted to give her work a chance, and thus was disappointed by the style. Since we already know the protagonist is trying to sort her life out and come to grips with a past abortion, the language structure only produces a giant headache--especially for those on tight academic assignment deadlines.This book would be okay for leisiure reading, but under no circumstances should be expected reading for a two week (or less period).
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