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Gothic suspense intertwines with sci-fi romance.

Dive into Margaret Atwood's world in "The Blind Assassin," where her knack for blending genres shines brilliantly. The narrative tricks you into assuming you know the direction, only to unravel in the most unexpected ways. The depth of the characters and the way their stories fold into one another make for a compelling read that lingers long after the final page is turned. If you enjoy rich, complex storytelling with a punch of gothic mystery and speculative twists, this Booker Prize-winning novel is a must-read.

  • 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)
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The Blind Assassin: A Novel

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ISBN: 9780385720953
Authors: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Anchor
Date of Publication: 2001-08-28
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.96
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The Blind Assassin opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge." They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister's death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. But just as the reader expects to settle into Laura's story, Atwood introduces a novel-within-a-novel. Entitled The Blind Assassin, it is a science fiction story told by two unnamed lovers who meet in dingy backstreet rooms. When we return to Iris, it is through a 1947 newspaper article announcing the discovery of a sailboat carrying the dead body of her husband, a distinguished industrialist. Brilliantly weaving together such seemingly disparate elements, Atwood creates a world of astonishing vision and unforgettable impact.
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Gothic suspense intertwines with sci-fi romance.

Dive into Margaret Atwood's world in "The Blind Assassin," where her knack for blending genres shines brilliantly. The narrative tricks you into assuming you know the direction, only to unravel in the most unexpected ways. The depth of the characters and the way their stories fold into one another make for a compelling read that lingers long after the final page is turned. If you enjoy rich, complex storytelling with a punch of gothic mystery and speculative twists, this Booker Prize-winning novel is a must-read.

  • 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.