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Cat's Eye
by Margaret Atwood

Published: 1998-01-20
Paperback : 480 pages
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Blind Assassin comes a breathtaking novel about a woman grappling with the tangled knot of her life. Disturbing, hilarious, and compassionate, Cat’s Eye is the story of ...
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Blind Assassin comes a breathtaking novel about a woman grappling with the tangled knot of her life. Disturbing, hilarious, 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 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 from her haunting memories.

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How did Elaine's childhood family experience influence her ability to make friends?
Hoe did Elaine's adult sense of isolation and detachment connect to her childhood?
Why do girls bully one another?
by julben (see profile) 04/12/16

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  "Great Book"by Julie B. (see profile) 04/12/16

This book provoked a fascinating and thought-provoking discussion on bullying. Beautifully written, it was an interesting opportunity to compare Canadian culture and writing to American styles and values.... (read more)

 
  "Cat's Eye"by barb b. (see profile) 02/02/13

Too depressing! There is not one positive description in this book. Ok I realize Elaine deals with depression, but the author can not see any beauty anywhere!

 
  "Cat's Eye"by Rayette A. (see profile) 03/27/11

The story never takes off. Atwood flips from present time to past without cohesion. Characters appear & disappear without purpose. The story line does not progress on a linear basis - and lastly, her prose... (read more)

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