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Title:
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Blind Assassin, The |
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Authors:
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Atwood, Margaret |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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637 |
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Year:
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2001 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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"Ten days after the war," says Iris Chase, "my sister, Laura, drove a car off a bridge." Iris pens a letter of the Chase family saga, but Laura's posthumously published novel, The Blind Assassin, interrupts as a parable on reality. Atwood deftly moves the reader through several narratives. [Big read] Winner Booker Prize, 2001.
Comments from Groups: We all devoured this book and had a really energetic discussion. Wanaka 005 All enjoyed it. Almost everyone had trouble getting into the book, but once into it the story flowed and was enjoyed. Auckland 234 We found this book complex but satisfying, and most of us want to read more of Atwood's writings. Dunedin 058 Excellent book. Nice use of language. Story-line a bit confusing but gripping. Several of us read it a second time and understanding it better, enjoyed it even more. Best discussion yet. Wairoa 001 Excellent writing but some found the plots rather confusing. This resulted in much discussion with many different views. Palmerston North 012 A talented writer who takes you on a disturbing journey of tragedy, human conditions and historical insights. Indulgent - very long. Whangarei 016
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Categories:
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Fiction, Big Read, Literary, Award Winner, Family Saga, Canada, Blind Foundation book |
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