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Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye - Thryft
Cat's Eye - Thryft

Unraveling the complexities of childhood friendships

This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to explore the intricate dynamics of childhood friendships and the impact they can have on one's identity. Margaret Atwood takes you on a journey through the haunting memories of Elaine Risley, an artist grappling with the tangled knot of her life. Through vivid imagery and a mix of disturbing and humorous moments, Cat's Eye provides a compassionate exploration of friendship, longing, and betrayal. Prepare to be captivated by Atwood's masterful storytelling as she unravels the complexities of human relationships with keen insight. Whether you're seeking nostalgia or simply love a thought-provoking read, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Cat's Eye

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ISBN: 9780385491020

Description

A breathtaking novel of a woman grappling with the tangled knot of her life--from the bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments

Disturbing, humorous, and compassionate, Cat's Eye is the story of Elaine Risley, a controversial painter who returns to Toronto, the city of her youth, for a retrospective of her art. Engulfed by vivid images of the past, she reminisces about a trio of girls who initiated her into the the fierce politics of childhood and its secret world of friendship, longing, and betrayal. Elaine must come to terms with her own identity as a daughter, a lover, an artist, and a woman--but above all she must seek release form her haunting memories.


Author: Margaret Atwood
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 480
Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Publication Date: 01 Feb 1998
 

Unraveling the complexities of childhood friendships

This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to explore the intricate dynamics of childhood friendships and the impact they can have on one's identity. Margaret Atwood takes you on a journey through the haunting memories of Elaine Risley, an artist grappling with the tangled knot of her life. Through vivid imagery and a mix of disturbing and humorous moments, Cat's Eye provides a compassionate exploration of friendship, longing, and betrayal. Prepare to be captivated by Atwood's masterful storytelling as she unravels the complexities of human relationships with keen insight. Whether you're seeking nostalgia or simply love a thought-provoking read, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.