Has to be the most spectacular, hilarious, and generous autobiography of the last quarter century ... Embedded everywhere are canny quips, enigmatic writing tips ... [Her] ingeniousness and sly wit are evident ... It’s impossible to capture the breadth and richness of Atwood’s oeuvre and private life in the confines of a book review. Or to adequately represent her eerie, resplendent mashup of prophecy and humor.
[A] tour-de-force ... Might as well be one of Atwood’s novels (with the addition of photos and illustrations). It’s a remarkable read. She makes space for everyone. Her engaging voice is populated by a large cast of beguiling characters, settings are enriched with vivid details, all of it grounded by a compelling story line.
A venerable sort, a cradle-to-rocking-chair telling of a celebrated life ... My single complaint about this charming, interesting and witty 599-page book is that it feels a bit completist at times. There sure are a lot of houses, book deals, backstories and long quotations ... Scintillating portraits ... It's all here.
