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A review by nadia
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was my first time reading a full-length novel by Margaret Atwood that had nothing to do with The Handmaid's Tale series!
Although a slow novel, it was one where I was eager to keep turning the pages. It's a big book, but I got through it surprisingly quickly.
I LOVED the narrative structure of it: we had a mix between the past and the present day, stories within stories, and newspaper and magazine articles. It was such a clever way for me to feel immersed in the memories.
If you're interested in modern historical fiction stories about challenging sibling relationships, especially of two women, then I wholeheartedly encourage you to check this out.
I'm so excited to discover what else Atwood has to offer!
Although a slow novel, it was one where I was eager to keep turning the pages. It's a big book, but I got through it surprisingly quickly.
I LOVED the narrative structure of it: we had a mix between the past and the present day, stories within stories, and newspaper and magazine articles. It was such a clever way for me to feel immersed in the memories.
If you're interested in modern historical fiction stories about challenging sibling relationships, especially of two women, then I wholeheartedly encourage you to check this out.
I'm so excited to discover what else Atwood has to offer!