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Surfacing, a novel by Margaret Atwood, was first published in 1972
. The novel is a psychological thriller that unfolds in the rugged Canadian wilderness. The protagonist, an unnamed woman, returns to her childhood home with friends, embarking on a quest for her missing father. As the journey progresses, the boundaries between reality and madness blur, revealing layers of repressed trauma. Atwood’s narrative explores the protagonist's unraveling psyche and the intricate interplay between personal history and the natural world.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of the narrator, and explanations of important quotes from Surfacing.
