The Robber Bride is a book that has been on my mind since I first read it, many years ago. Cat's Eye had the same smart characters, keen insight, and down-to-earth humor, but the main character didn't feel as whole as any one of the three main characters in Robber Bride. This is a very good book, but there were a few moments that dragged and couldn't afford to drag because my expectations were just too high. A good book, but not my favorite from Atwood. Perhaps a good book to begin with, if you're new to Margaret Atwood.