Dancing Girls

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Summary: A fantastic and little-known collection
Review: I've always liked Margaret Atwood, but with this collection I now have to say I love her. Many typically unsentimental stories with strong women characters, and none one-dimensional. Each story has stayed with me in its own way. This is one to try.

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Summary: A true writer's spirit
Review: What a distinct life she gives to these words, these pages, and these characters. <> is one of the best short stories I have ever read--completely original and brilliantly written, it is the highlight of this collection! But I honestly consider the whole book worth reading. It's a comforting bed-time ritual: an Atwood story every night for a week--how refreshing! They're long enough to give you glimpses of her genius and yet short enough to appreciate--they're no <> or anything (and yes, I love that story, I'm just picking on its length!) Short fiction is the backbone of the literary world; every great writer finds solace in the concept of short fiction--of great ideas being written succintly. It's wonderful to think about, and these stories are among my favorites to read and love and learn from. I must remember to thank Ms. Atwood personally some day--she's immensely gifted!

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