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Read of the week (#1)

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?

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  1. Alirafirefairy3 April 2020 at 12:35

    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! 😃

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    1. Ksenia Akhunova3 April 2020 at 20:25

      Let 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?

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  2. Marti4 April 2020 at 03:26

    I am definitely adding this to my very long to-read list! I loved The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood!

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    1. Marti4 April 2020 at 03:29

      Is this part of a collection of short stories? I can't find it online!

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    2. Ksenia Akhunova5 April 2020 at 07:55

      Oh 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)

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    3. Ksenia Akhunova5 April 2020 at 08:05

      You can download the collection of stories here:
      https://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)

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    4. Marti25 April 2020 at 03:15

      Just seen that you have shared this link- thank you so much! That is my Saturday planned haha :)

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