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.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 521-637
- Original Language
- English
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(4.2)
- Alternate Titles
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- El Asesino Ciego
- O Assassino Cego
- Sokea Surmaaja
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This book is on the following 15 lists:
- 2nd on PEOPLE Picks the Best Books of the 2000s (PEOPLE Magazine)
- 9th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 23rd on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 25th on 50 Best-Loved Novels Written by a Woman (United Kingdom) (Guardian)
- 100th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 235th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 50 Essential Reads by Contemporary Authors (Orange Prize for Fiction)
- 70 Classic Booker Prize-Nominated Novels, Recommended by our Readers (Booker Prize Library Readers)
- Booker Prize (Booker Prize)
- Elena Ferrante Names her 40 Favourite Books by Female Authors (The Guardian)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)