I stayed up until 2:00 AM reading Margaret Atwood’s The Year of the Flood. Woke up this morning at about 8:30, and grabbed it off of my nightstand as soon as I could see clearly enough to read. Didn’t put it down until I finished. As I if I needed more proof of Atwood’s genius. What an amazing book. I will review it sometime this week hopefully.
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Wow indeed! I have a copy on my TBR pile – do you think it is essential to read Oryx and Crake first?
Beautiful photograph of the author.
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So happy this book was un-put-downable!! I have read several good reviews. I must read this one soon.
Have a great week Tom
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Blimey!!! Thats a good sign for this book. I have been berating myself for not reading it yet when I had it so far in advance am thinking of getting down to it shortly, maybe this week.
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Paperback Reader: No, you don't have to read O&C first–you won't miss anything. However, I think if you read O&C and the details were still fresh in your mind, it would enhance reading The Year of the Flood. I didn't remember much about O&C so now I am anxious to go back to it to see how it fits together.
Diane: Given that it depicts a dystopian future it takes a bit to get into the groove of the story, but Atwood's wonderful prose helps you along. And once you are in, well, clear your schedule.
Simon S: Don't berate yourself. Sometimes the book needs to find you rather than the other way around. It will be waiting for you when the time is right.
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That's a pretty strong recommendation. I'll go and look it out.
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I think Oryx and Crake will probably be my second Atwood-looking forward to your review of her latest book
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I can't wait to read this one but I do want to read Oryx first even thought it's not really necessary.
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Atwood can be hit or miss for me – I did not love The Blind Assasin or Lady Oracle, but I really liked Surfacing and The Handmaid's Tale. I have not read Oryx and Crake, and it sounds like I should try a tandem Oryx and Crake with The Year of the Flood. She is a wonderfully talented writer, no doubt.
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I am crazy about MArgaret Atwood. Cat's Eye and The Robber Bride and two of my favorite books in all the world. I've purchased this latest release from her, but I loaned it to my mother first as I'm so busy in November with report cards and conferences. Now I really can't wait to read it after your post!
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Lucille: Even though I am often prone to hyperbole, in this case I think it is worthy of my gushing.
Mel: Hopefully my review will do it justice.
Ti: I think that is a good idea.
Verbivore: Blind Assasin was not my favorite either. I think the tandem approach is a good one.
Dolce: I too love Robber Bride. I don't often run into people who share my affection for that one.
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