Very disappointing novel by Margaret Atwood. It is about romantic relationships and explores a live triangle between a married couple and a lover. Each chapter is from their point of view. I found it completely lacking of depth and I never felt close or relating to any of the characters. In the end, I found it boring and couldn't really get the message or the point of the novel.

My comment on this early work from Margaret Atwood: she got a lot of success for her very innovative writing and there's a reason while some novels established her global success. If this novel is pretty unknown outside her fans, there 's a reason. So Life Before Man is not worth spending any time on.