Cover of The Bad News

The Bad News

Narrated by Susan Denaker

Released
October 2, 2018
Length
20 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Random House Audio
In "Moral Disorder," the first micro-story from Margaret Atwood's acclaimed collection, a couple grapples with the weight of bad news as Tig brings a troubling paper to Nell, who is feeling low in bed. As they prepare breakfast together, their thoughts drift to an imagined escape in Southern France, contrasting their mundane moment with the looming invasion of barbarians, highlighting the tension between daily life and unexpected chaos. This poignant narrative explores how we navigate uncomfortable truths in the face of ordinary existence.

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