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  • Written by: Margaret Atwood
  • Narrated by: Lorelei King
  • Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (115 ratings)

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The Edible Woman

Written by: Margaret Atwood
Narrated by: Lorelei King
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Publisher's Summary

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

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The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

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!!!

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Excellent story!

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

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couldn't do it

it's a pretty depressing book. Narrator sarcastic flat tone makes it worse.
I gave it a few solid tries, but couldn't stand it.

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LOVED this

I loved this book. It’s so relatable. I’ve been thinking about it for months since I finished it.

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Boring

I struggled to finish it. Actually I never did finally it. Gave up half way through.

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meh

struggled to finish this one, fairly bland story. loved the handmaids tale but not the characters nor the story in this one

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Entertaining

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

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Riveting and relatable

I really enjoyed this listen. I haven’t read much of Margaret Atwood. I’m happy I started with this book and will go on to listen to more of her writing. She is an incredibly talented writer.

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really enjoyable

Really impressed with Atwood's delicious first novel. It digested well, and considering it's age it still seemed fresh. I'm always amazed how every word she writes has deeper meaning that keeps me thinking. Lorelei's narration was well done with very recognizable characters, that left me hungry for more.

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Great book!

I really enjoyed this book. I have never been disappointed with any book by Margret Attwood. She is an excellent story teller and I recommend this book to anyone.

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