"Life Before Man" by Margaret Atwood explores the complexities of human relationships through the lives of its three main characters: Lesje, a paleontologist, and her estranged husband, Nate, along with his lover, a waitress named Corrine. The narrative delves into Lesje's emotional struggles regarding her marriage and her feelings of loss and disconnection from the world around her. Atwood skillfully captures the tension between personal desires and social expectations as Lesje navigates her professional...