The Robber Bride
Margaret Atwood
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The Robber Bride
by Margaret Atwood, Deborah Simmons
Published
1993
Pages
482
Description
Margaret Atwood's The Robber Bride is inspired by "The Robber Bridegroom," a wonderfully grisly tale from the Brothers Grimm in which an evil groom lures three maidens into his lair and devours them, one by one. But in her version, Atwood brilliantly recasts the monster as Zenia, a villainess of demonic proportions, and sets her loose in the lives of three friends, Tony, Charis, and Roz. All three "have lost men, spirit, money, and time to their old college acquaintance, Zenia. At various times, and in various emotional disguises, Zenia has insinuated her way into their lives and practically demolished them. To Tony, who almost lost her husband and jeopardized her academic career, Zenia is 'a lurking enemy commando.' To Roz, who did lose her husband and almost her magazine, Zenia is 'a cold and treacherous bitch.' To Charis, who lost a boyfriend, quarts of vegetable juice and some pet chickens, Zenia is a kind of zombie, maybe 'soulless'" (Lorrie Moore, New York Times Book Review). In love and war, illusion and deceit, Zenia's subterranean malevolence takes us deep into her enemies' pasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Robber Bride?
This edition of The Robber Bride has approximately 482 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Robber Bride?
For most readers, The Robber Bride typically takes between 10h 3m and 6h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 120,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Robber Bride?
The estimated word count for The Robber Bride is approximately 120,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Robber Bride?
The Robber Bride was written by Margaret Atwood, Deborah Simmons.
When was The Robber Bride published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1993. The original work may have been published on a different date.