Welcome to the first part of this segment I decided to create)). I decided that every week I will recommend you a short story which I found interesting, since I tend to read a lot of those.
This week's 'Story of the week', if you wish, is 'When It Happens' by Margaret Atwood.
The story is written in a third-person narrative, and follows a fifty-one-year-old lady called Mrs. Burridge. Mrs. Burridge has a very fatalistic outlook on life and imagines, in astonishing detail, situations that she thinks are bound to happen sooner or later. She is a practical and realistic character, and thinks through every imaginable aspect of her future predications. One of these apocalyptic-like situations is described in the story. I won't go into any more detail to in order avoid spoiling the best bits, but I have to mention that there is a nice little plot twist at the end of the story :)
So guys, if you have time, give this one of the many Atwood's masterpieces a read. I can guarantee you'll find something to enjoy within it).
Do you read? And if so, what genres do you indulge in?
So guys, if you have time, give this one of the many Atwood's masterpieces a read. I can guarantee you'll find something to enjoy within it).
Do you read? And if so, what genres do you indulge in?
It sounds intriguing! I would read it! Usually I read novels, "self-help" books like from the new age category. And I really enjoy reading comics. They are my favorite! 😃
ReplyDeleteLet me know if you do end up reading the story). Honestly, I can't remember ever picking up a comic. What comics do you go for?
DeleteI am definitely adding this to my very long to-read list! I loved The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood!
ReplyDeleteIs this part of a collection of short stories? I can't find it online!
DeleteOh no, I'm sorry about the inconvenience. I found the story in a book of short stories I happen to be in possession of. I'll see if I can find a link for you to read it online)
DeleteYou can download the collection of stories here:
Deletehttps://epdf.pub/margaret-atwood-dancing-girls-and-other-stories.html
Go straight to page 44 for the correct story :)
Once again, my apologies for the inconvenience, and thank you for pointing it out)
Just seen that you have shared this link- thank you so much! That is my Saturday planned haha :)
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