Cat's Eye

Elaine Risley, a painter returning to Toronto for a retrospective, is haunted by the memories of her childhood friendship with the brilliant, cruel Cordelia. Atwood's most autobiographical novel is a vivid portrait of female cruelty and survival.

Cat's Eye was written by Margaret Atwood, from Canada. First published in 1988.

Cat's Eye has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 1988.

Cat's Eye is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 7/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in childhood cruelty, memory, art.

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Cat's Eye is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Cat's Eye originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.