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Good Bones and Simple Murders
Good Bones and Simple Murders | Margaret Atwood
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In this collection of short works that defy easy categorization, Margaret Atwood displays, in condensed and crystallized form, the trademark wit and viruosity of her best-selling novels, brilliant stories, and insightful poetry. Among the jewels gathered here are Gertrude offering Hamlet a piece of her mind, the real truth about the Little Red Hen, a reincarnated bat explaining how Bram Stoker got Dracula all wrong, and the five methods of making a man (such as the "Traditional Method": "Take some dust off the ground. Form. Breathe into the nostrils the breath of life. Simple, but effective!") There are parables, monologues, prose poems, condensed science fiction, reconfigured fairy tales, and other miniature masterpieces--punctuated with charming illustrations by the author. A must for her fans, and a wonderful gift for all who savor the art of exquisite prose, Good Bones And Simple Murders marks the first time these writings have been available in a trade edition in the United States. From the Hardcover edition.
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Lcsmcat
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With such wonderful sentences as “If apples were the Devil‘s only bait we‘d still be able to call our souls our own, but then the prick threw indoor plumbing into the bargain and we were doomed.” Atwood has turned everything on its head and forced the reader to see differently. Much to ponder in this short collection of short fictions.

bnp I enjoyed the whimsy/humor in this one. 2y
Lcsmcat @bnp I could picture the twinkle in her eye as I read some of these. 2y
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Lcsmcat
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I started these stories this morning, where Atwood flips everything inside out and backwards. Loving them!

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UglyOldBat
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This week I am mostly listening to:
Small Bones, Simple Murders and the Tent

Share yours!

#mostlylistening

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Bookzombie
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I hate to bail on any book, but I‘m not enjoying this one. I‘m not really sure what it‘s supposed to be. It‘s not short stories. Maybe I‘m just not witty enough for this collection(?). I‘m moving on to the others stacked below it. Hopefully, I can read Oryx and Crake before the end of the month. #authoramonth

Soubhiville I‘ve found her to be a little hit or miss too. I hope you‘ll love the next one! 5y
Bookzombie @Soubhiville Thanks! 🙂 5y
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Bookzombie
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I‘m hardly making progress on books in print, but that doesn‘t stop me from checking out more library holds. Most of these are for the July #AuthoroftheMonth. #libraryhaul #bookhaul #librarylove

Soubhiville Wow! Great stack! 5y
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hissingpotatoes
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1.5/5⭐ Occasional nice imagery but no discernible purpose. Some stories dipped into already existing folktales/stories to highlight a specific character/angle but were too short for me to derive any meaning. Most felt like writing exercises to inspire new ideas or allow the author to practice but weren't strong enough for publication. The 2 exceptions were Simmering (great satire) & The Victory Burlesk (well demonstrated point). #OWLsReadathon2019

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dastevensish
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This week‘s #libraryloot

Tamra Love your bee! 6y
BethFishReads Great stack 6y
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MMenefee
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This short stort collection is a scrumpdillyumptious treat. Shakespeare fans should check out "Gertrude Talks Back." #octphotochallenge

rachelm I get to see her speak tomorrow!!!! 7y
DivineDiana @rachelm How exciting! Where might that be? 7y
rachelm Iowa! We're lucky to be on her tour 7y
MMenefee @rachelm I bet that'll be a great talk. Enjoy! 7y
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