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The Blind Assassin
The Blind Assassin
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While coping with her unreliable body, Iris reflects on her life and her sister's tragic death. The book also features the story of The Blind Assassin, a novel published by Laura Chase that gained her notoriety and a cult following. The novel within a novel describes a risky affair between a wealthy young woman and a man on the run in the turbulent thirties, involving a story set on Planet Zycron.
This lyrical, outrageous, formidable, and darkly humorous novel showcases Margaret Atwood at her best.
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Complex family saga intertwining grief, secrets, and fiction.
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Who is this book for?
If you’re drawn to layered stories with rich character studies and inventive storytelling, The Blind Assassin is a must-read. Margaret Atwood weaves together a poignant family history with the intriguing story of a fictional novel within the novel, creating a haunting exploration of memory, loss, and storytelling itself. It’s a book that feels both poetic and intellectually engaging, perfect for anyone who appreciates depth and complexity in their reading.