Description
A renowned painter returns to her childhood city for an art retrospective, only to be overwhelmed by potent memories of her past. She revisits the complex and often cruel dynamics of her girlhood friendships, a world of secret codes, intense loyalties, and profound betrayals that shaped her identity. As Elaine confronts the ghosts of her youth, she must reconcile the fragmented pieces of herself—as a daughter, a lover, an artist, and a woman—to find peace from the haunting echoes of her formative years. This novel masterfully explores themes of memory, identity, and the enduring impact of childhood experiences.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 1998
480 pages
ISBN: 9780385491020
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Details
First Published
1988
Language
eng
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood.