The year of the flood

I've just finished reading the latest offering from my all-time favourite author, Margaret Atwood. The book is The Year of the Flood and it was tremendous, a true 10 out of 10. She's the only author whose books I'll buy in hardback because I'm too impatient to wait. Another fantastic book from an amazing writer.

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Anonymous said…
Thanks for the heads up, I love her books too, except perhaps for
The Blind Assassin. The Robber Bride is my all time favourite.
5:55 AM
Old Cheeser said…
"The Handmaid's Tale" was one of the reading for one of the A Level syllabuses I teach - I did consider it but have never used it! However i did see the movie quite a few years ago and was quite impressed.

By the way I'd been meaning to say I'm so sorry you contracted ME. One of my ex partners had it so I have some experience. How are you feeling now?
6:25 PM
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