The Edible Woman

3.5/5

Read it for a uni class on Atwood. To be honest, I liked parts of it, and I love Atwood's writing style, but this book wasn't for me. It was a vey taxing read, with parts that made me feel awful.

Where to start? I liked the parts with Duncan the most. Marian seemed the most herself with him, and she wasn't afraid to speak her mind or to ask for things she wants. He was also a very interesting character. I also enjoyed the ending, that is why I gave a half star more.

The parts where she was thinking about food and eating really disturbed me, as I am easily influenced and was afraid something would be so graphic that would make me not eat that thing ever again. So I think if someone has an actual eating disorder, this book would be very triggering.

Overall, it wasn't the worst, but I strongly prefer Atwood's short stories, and this was a book that I wouldn't have read on my own accord, if it wasn't for the class.