67 pages • 2 hours read
Margaret AtwoodCat's Eye
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood, painter Elaine Risley returns to Toronto for a retrospective of her work and reflects on her childhood and adolescence, focusing on her complex friendship with Cordelia, who bullied and deeply affected her. Sensitive topics such as bullying, abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and illegal abortion are addressed.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood receives praise for its insightful exploration of childhood and memory through the protagonist's return to her past. Critics applaud the lyrical prose and complex characters. Some find the narrative slow-paced and the timeline challenging to follow, yet the overall reflection on identity and relationships resonates deeply.
Who Should Read Cat's Eye?
A reader who would enjoy Margaret Atwood's Cat's Eye is likely intrigued by complex female protagonists and nuanced explorations of memory and identity. They may also appreciate Alison Bechdel's Fun Home or Toni Morrison's Beloved for their rich narratives and introspective themes.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
850LBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Psychological Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Gender / Feminism
Life/Time: The Past
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Gender