After reading Margaret Atwood’s <i/> Lady Oracle, I realize now what a magnificent writer Atwood really is. I’d never had the priviledge to read one of her novels before hand, and now I am honoured to say I’ve read her best book.
Joan Foster is a middle-aged woman who tries to escape the web of lies and double personalities she’d woven back in Toronto. After hiding out in a small apartment in Terremoto, Italy, Joan begins to tell us her intriguing tale of determination, love and passion.
Joan was ’’fat’’ when she was younger. This allowed me to relate to her because I was quite large when I was younger. Atwood’s ability to allow characters to have real qualities is amazing. Joan lost the weight after her aunt died, because she needed money. I lost the weight when I lost my brother because I knew that’s what he would have wanted.
Joan met the love of her life, Arthur, under strange circumstances. She went through a minor, yet powerful relationship before meeting him and realizing that he is the love of her life. I can relate to this as well.
Joan’s passion is for writing. I love to write...stories, essays, poems...anything. I hope to be a writer when I get older.
I lived through an abusive childhood. I too was an outcast. I have lived a double life for many years.
Joan is me...I am Joan.
Atwood’s ability to know what really goes on inside a young girl’s life is remarkable. I know she was once a young girl too, but to remember precious details is simply unbelievable. That’s all there is to it.