The Blind Assassin

by Margaret Atwood | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0385475721 Global Overview for this book
Registered by jamesmum of Richmond, British Columbia Canada on 3/29/2004
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4 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by jamesmum from Richmond, British Columbia Canada on Monday, March 29, 2004
Large trade paperback.

Journal Entry 2 by caretta from Lynchburg, Virginia USA on Saturday, May 15, 2004
This book arrived last week as a special RABCK to accompany a book from PokPok's virtual non-fiction bookbox. Another big thanks to jamesmum!

Journal Entry 3 by caretta from Lynchburg, Virginia USA on Tuesday, February 15, 2005
I am trying to clear some space on my bookshelves, so am reading some of my thicker books that have been sitting around for awhile. "The Blind Assassin" is the third book by Margaret Atwood that I have read, and so far is my favorite. With that said, I still have mixed feelings about her writing. Her use of language is beautiful and haunting, but her books always leave me feeling a little depressed and empty. That's exactly how I felt reading about the character of Iris as an old woman. I liked the story, but I was ready to be finished with the book before I reached the final chapters. Still, I was intrigued enough to keep reading to find out how it all ended. Even though I knew who the lovers were long before their names were ever revealed, I wanted to find out how all the story lines related to each other. I would recommend this book to others based on the strength of the writing, but I don't think it is one I would read again.

Journal Entry 4 by caretta from Lynchburg, Virginia USA on Thursday, March 3, 2005
This book is traveling on to Kristamd in Maryland, USA. Enjoy!

Journal Entry 5 by Mountainwren from Bethesda, Maryland USA on Wednesday, March 16, 2005
This book arrived today. Thank you for sending! I recently read "Alias Grace" by the same author and enjoyed it very much. I'm looking forward to another Margaret Atwood book.

Journal Entry 6 by Mountainwren from Bethesda, Maryland USA on Thursday, March 29, 2007
I'm not sure what took me so long to start reading this book. Maybe it was the daunting length, or the fear it wouldn't live up to the promise of the amazing Alias Grace. But boy, what a story.

Atwood creates layers upon layers, experimenting with different forms of writing - everything from a first-person narrative, to a science-fiction story, to news articles and writing on restroom walls. Each piece of writing reveals another part of the whole story in the life of Iris Chase and her family, including her businessman father, her mysterious sister Laura, and her politically ambitious husband, Richard. The author skillfully interweaves all the forms of storytelling, amazing the reader with how everything falls into place at the end of the story.

Every page contains scenes with hidden depths. This is the kind of book that merits more than one reading. However, this copy has stayed long enough with me and will soon be moving along in the world. Thanks for the chance to read it.

Journal Entry 7 by Mountainwren from Bethesda, Maryland USA on Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Mailed today to a Texas BookCrosser. Enjoy!

Journal Entry 8 by rem_XNE-725303 on Friday, April 20, 2007
This book was in my mailbox today! Hooray, another Margaret Atwood to savour.........Thank you! It is great fun to see where it has been before me.

Journal Entry 9 by rem_XNE-725303 on Sunday, August 19, 2007
I thoroughly enjoy Margaret Atwood, she draws me in, surprises me, and intrigues me with her characters. This book is no exception. I like what you said about the "hidden depths", it is so true.....I will offer it to a friend, or my daughter, to read and then pass on....thanks again kristamd!!!!!

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