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The Edible Woman

Written by: Margaret Atwood
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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Marian is determined to be ordinary. She lays her head gently on the shoulder of her serious fiancé and quietly awaits marriage. But she didn't count on an inner rebellion that would rock her stable routine and her digestion. Marriage a la mode, Marian discovers, is something she literally can't stomach....

The Edible Woman is a funny, engaging novel about emotional cannibalism, men and women, and desire to be consumed.

©1980 Margaret Atwood (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Biographical Fiction Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Women's Fiction Biography Marriage
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This is one of those stories that changes with every read/listen. I loved and hated, cried and smiled... and that Duncan.... what a character! #Audible1

Excellent story!

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I was amused be the storyline. I enjoyed the author’s choice of words to describe the characters and settings.

Entertaining

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Love it! Discover how was a young woman life in 1960. Independent and open minded attitude was not expected for a good wife...to be.

University educated girls in 1960 Toronto

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I related to most of the characters in this book, odd though some of them are. The book was also more humorous than I expected.
Having been written in the 70s I think, I'm not sure if a younger person would find it as relatable.
The narrator was also very good!!

very enjoyable!!

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I haven't read this book since 1981 (when I read it for Grade 13 English). I was struck by the fact that in today's snowflake-ridden, politically correct climate NO school board would allow students to read a book with blatent sex, sexual themes, promiscuity etc. I'm glad I grew up in the 70s, drank out of the hose, washed my hair with dish soap and read Go Ask Alice in grade 6!!!

The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

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