File this one under cover doesn't match the text. It gives the impression that Bluebeard's Egg by Margaret Atwood is a fantasy about a fairy who really loves a blue egg. Or maybe she's really hungry. Mmmm, frittata. But no, it's a collection of short stories about relationships between men and women. The title story is about a woman with a dumb husband.
Another library sale find. I'll add this to my "I'll get to it someday" pile.
I wonder if this was on of those writer/publisher battles over the cover - or, maybe Ms. Atwood likes fairies ...
ReplyDeleteThat cover really dates the book!
ReplyDeleteEven though it doesn't match the text, I love that cover. A book that matched that cover would probably be right up my alley. ;)
ReplyDeleteShe is looking rather adoringly at the egg. Thanks for the laugh.
ReplyDeleteTyrie- I have seen quite a few strange covers for A Handmaid's Tale, so you never know.
ReplyDeleteKathy- A late 70's, early 80's vibe.
Trisha- I bet you could come up with an interesting story to go along with it.
Thomas- It must be fascinating!
I loved this book! It was actually my very first Atwood. I should re-read it sometime.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this one. It's another book that's been on my shelves for a scandalously long time. And I suspect I'll love it!
ReplyDeleteThat was my first reaction...Atwood wrote fantasy?
ReplyDeleteThat was my first reaction...Atwood wrote fantasy?
ReplyDeleteThe cover looks strangely mismatched. I hope the book is good :)
ReplyDeleteStrangely, I just picked this book up from a charity shop last week. I wish mine had that cover though!
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