Surfacing
by Margaret Atwood
Surfacing by Margaret Atwood holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.45 out of 5, based on 15.5K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 244 pages.
About Surfacing
Part detective novel, part psychological thriller, Surfacing is the story of a talented woman artist who goes in search of her missing father on a remote island in northern Quebec. Setting out with her lover and another young couple, she soon finds herself captivated by the isolated setting, where a marriage begins to fall apart, violence and death lurk just beneath the surface, and sex becomes a catalyst for conflict and dangerous choices. Surfacing is a work permeated with an aura of suspense, complex with layered meanings, and written in brilliant, diamond-sharp prose. Here is a rich mine of ideas from an extraordinary writer about contemporary life and nature, families and marriage, and about women fragmented... and becoming whole.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Margaret Atwood |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 244 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.45 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,494 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Surfacing?
Surfacing is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Surfacing worth reading?
Based on 15.5K reader ratings, Surfacing has an average score of 3.45 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is Surfacing?
Surfacing has 244 pages.
Who wrote Surfacing?
Surfacing was written by Margaret Atwood. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for Surfacing?
The ISBN-13 for Surfacing is 9780385491050.0.
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