Iris narrates her "biography" by way of the present and the past intermingled. The Blind Assassin is a novel inside a novel that complicates the story, but ties it together in the end. I don't want to give anything away because Atwood builds and builds and builds this story throughout the book.
I loved all the little details about the book - the time: pre-World War II, the Bolsheviks, industry and women's roles. I love that Atwood writes about strong, flawed female characters in her books.
I checked on a review of the book and ran across this one. Thomas Mallon couldn't be more of a jerk, as far as I'm concerned. I have a very hard time saying that this is my favorite book by Atwood - because I love all of her books. But I really think this is it.
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I really liked this book as well. I say the maid's phrase "little pitchers have big ears," frequently. (Although, I know this phrase has been around for a long time, but it's so old-fashion and strangely nonsensical, I'd forgotten about it until I read this book.) Comes in handy now that the Little Pitchers in my house have decent comprehension and vocabulary.
I think I already mentioned that I really like Margaret Atwood, too. Haven't read all her books, BUT, I really loved the The Robber Bride. It might be my favorite so far - and yes, it's definitely the flawed female characters that make the books!
well, i am just so glad we met! seems we have a bit in common. besides hiking, running and reading I love Margaret Atwood. I've read almost all her books ;)
So glad I stumbled on your blog! Love your words and photos!
Anne, I'm going to check out the Robber Bride next. Have you read her recent stuff?
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