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Moral Disorder and Other Stories

Margaret Atwood
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Moral Disorder and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006

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Margaret Atwood

Moral Disorder and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 20th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Moral Disorder and Other Stories by Margaret Atwood is a collection exploring complex human experiences through interconnected stories. Each narrative, including "The Bad News," "The Art of Cooking and Serving," and "Moral Disorder," delves into personal and familial relationships, revealing themes of identity, memory, and moral dilemmas while tracing a woman's journey through different life stages.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

12,844 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Margaret Atwood's Moral Disorder and Other Stories is a poignant exploration of life's complexities through interconnected stories. Critics praise Atwood's sharp prose and insightful character development. However, some note a lack of cohesion across narratives. Overall, the collection is celebrated for its emotional depth and thematic richness.

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Who Should Read Moral Disorder and Other Stories?

A reader who enjoys Moral Disorder and Other Stories by Margaret Atwood appreciates literary fiction exploring human complexity, relationships, and emotional depth. Fans of Alice Munro's Dear Life and Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies will find relatable themes and nuanced storytelling.

4.0

12,844 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Canada • 20th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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