Reviews round-up
Book of Lives
by Margaret Atwood
7 of 9 critics positive
11 reviews: 7 positives, 2 mixed; 2 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
“Fiercely funny tales from a literary mafia don”
Book of Lives review: Fiercely funny tales from a literary mafia don
“shares life lessons in ‘Book of Lives.’”
Review: Margaret Atwood dishes on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and other novels in witty memoir
“A sharp, funny and engaging autobiography”
Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood review – the great novelist reveals her hidden side
“entertaining memoir wittily recounts her life and (many) loves”
The real Margaret Atwood is sentimental, blunt and deliciously naughty
“a literary titan on the art of writing – and art of living”
Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood: a literary titan on the art of writing – and art of living
“a wise and witty account of the life that”
Review | Margaret Atwood’s long-awaited memoir is a humble look at greatness
“can’t let go of criticism and past slights”
Margaret Atwood is nobody’s handmaid
“it doesn't sit lightly on the lap”
Margaret Atwood Leans Into Her Dark Side in a New Memoir
“reveals how she found source material and love”
In her memoir, Margaret Atwood reveals how she found source material and love
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