The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
The novel is a complex narrative that weaves together the story of two sisters in early 20th century Canada, one of whom publishes a scandalous novel that leads to her suicide. The surviving sister, now an elderly woman, reflects on their lives, revealing family secrets, heartbreak, and the truth behind the scandalous novel. The narrative is interspersed with excerpts from the controversial book, a science fiction story within a story, adding layers of intrigue and mystery.
The 910th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 521-637
- Words
- 155,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 9th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 100th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)