The Heart Goes Last
2015 • 320 pages
Ratings43
Average rating3.3
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Ratings43
Average rating3.3
"Stan and Charmaine are a married couple trying to stay afloat in the midst of an economic and social collapse. Job loss has forced them to live in their car, leaving them vulnerable to roving gangs. They desperately need to turn their situation around and fast. The Positron Project in the town of Consilience seems to be the answer to their prayers. No one is unemployed and everyone gets a comfortable, clean house to live in...for six months out of the year."--
Series
3 primary books7 released booksPositron is a 7-book series with 3 primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Margaret Atwood and Hilkka Pekkanen.
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Well, I think this is my favorite Atwood book–I think I like it even more than Handmaid's Tale. It's not a perfect book, but it is such great spot-on satire, with a quick pace and wonderful characterizations that I have to give it 5 stars. The protagonists aren't people I'd like to hang out with, but it's heartbreaking (and oddly inspiring) to see them put through their paces.
As usual, Atwood is so great at near-future satire that I wonder if we'll see a prison/city combo as described in this book in my lifetime, or, indeed, if we already have them.
Dystopian future. Unlikable protagonists. What's not to love?
I didn't love this book the way I loved some of Atwood's other works. There are some interesting ideas here, but the characters aren't sympathetic.
4.5 stars
Would you sign your life away for security?
This is my first time reading, Margaret Atwood. Very enjoyable experience. This story was engaging, immersive and highly nuanced. I will make it a point to read more, Atwood.
