The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

The Blind Assassin

Margaret Atwood

637 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery science fiction emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Even now, at the age of 82, Iris lives in the shadow cast by her younger sister Laura. Now poor and trying to cope with a failing body, Iris reflects on her far from exemplary life, in particular the events surrounding her sister's tragic death an...

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Moods

reflective 68%
mysterious 66%
emotional 61%
sad 49%
dark 46%
challenging 31%
tense 17%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 24% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.98

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