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Blind Assassin

by Margaret Atwood
Blind Assassin - Thryft
Blind Assassin - Thryft

Layered, science fiction tale with unexpected twist.

The Blind Assassin is an engrossing and multi-layered tale that expertly weaves together science fiction, mystery, and family drama. Through the intertwined narratives of sisters Iris and Laura, as well as the clandestine lovers of the novel-within-a-novel, Atwood explores the secrets and tragedies that shape our lives. At the heart of the story is the relationship between sisters Iris and Laura, and the complex emotions that can exist between siblings. The Blind Assassin is a must-read for fans of Atwood's signature style of writing: concise, evocative, and thought-provoking.

  • Booker Prize (2000)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2001)
  • Hammett Prize (2000)
  • Puddly Award for New Novel (2001)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Blind Assassin

by Margaret Atwood
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ISBN: 9780385720847
Authors: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Anchor Books
Date of Publication: 2001-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Classics, Mystery, Classics, Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 154756 readers)

Description

As Iris Chase Griffen, the sole surviving descendant of a once-distinguished Toronto family, recalls the events of her life and the pivotal death of her sister Laura in 1945, we simultaneously read Laura’s posthumously published novel, The Blind Assassin. In that novel within a novel – the tale of two lovers on the lam – there is yet another narrative: a science virgin share a journey of their own. Brilliantly weaving together such seemingly disparate elements, Atwood creates a world of astonishing vision and unforgettable impact.
 

Layered, science fiction tale with unexpected twist.

The Blind Assassin is an engrossing and multi-layered tale that expertly weaves together science fiction, mystery, and family drama. Through the intertwined narratives of sisters Iris and Laura, as well as the clandestine lovers of the novel-within-a-novel, Atwood explores the secrets and tragedies that shape our lives. At the heart of the story is the relationship between sisters Iris and Laura, and the complex emotions that can exist between siblings. The Blind Assassin is a must-read for fans of Atwood's signature style of writing: concise, evocative, and thought-provoking.

  • Booker Prize (2000)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2001)
  • Hammett Prize (2000)
  • Puddly Award for New Novel (2001)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee for Shortlist (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.