Burning Questions by Margaret Atwood

 

I had high expectations for this book of essays by Margaret Atwood, and it met every one. Written in a flowing style, covering a rich subject matter and deeply thought provoking, these essays will challenge you and really make you reconsider the world around you. 

Rich in the trademark Atwood wit, it is an eclectic mixture of book reviews, lectures and essays and each one is rich in content, moving smoothly between interlinked ideas to produce something truly pleasurable to read.  This is not a book to be read passively; rather it is to be actively engaged with, met head on and taken hold of. This lady knows an awful lot of stuff about an awful lot of things and I feel privileged to have been able to have a peek into her mind via these wonderful essays.

I recommend this book to all Margaret Atwood fans, but you don’t need to be a fan of her fiction to enjoy this book. Perhaps you want to read about the thoughts and ideas of a very wise lady, perhaps have your ideas challenged or possibly verified, or maybe just be entertained by someone who knows what they are talking about. There is something in this book for everyone, so if you enjoy a diverse range of non fiction, you’ll very likely enjoy this book.

With thanks to Netgalley and Vintage for providing an advance review copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐