The Blind Assassin (Random House Large Print) by Margaret Atwood Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Blind Assassin (Random House Large Print)
Book Review: Yet another superb Atwood book
Summary: 5 Stars
Atwood's ability to write touching and gripping narratives never ceases to amaze me. I didn't think her books could get much better but I was mistaken. Atwood's characters are so believably real and expertly revealed that this book reads like a true autobiography. There were points in the book where I felt as though I had no right to be reading it and by the end I felt almost 'voyeuristic' but I can't say much more because I'd spoil it for you. This book is definitely worth buying whether you're a Margaret Atwood fan or you've never heard of her before. It's great!Book Review: The Blind Assassin - a book worth persevering with
Summary: 3 Stars
The Blind Assassin is a book that is definitely worth persevering with although it might be a disappointment to Margaret Atwood fans who are expecting another Robber Bride or Cat's Eye. Unlike these two books, it can't exactly be described as "page turner". The pace in the beginning is slow and the main characters come across as cold and are quite difficult to relate to. The more you read however, the more compelling the characters and plot become and the ending will really keep you guessing. I wanted to give up on this book after a few pages but was glad I persevered to the end.Book Review: A moving marvel
Summary: 5 Stars
M Atwood has given us a masterpiece: despite "the boiok is not for everyone", her book sails through the century, it gives us to think about family, treachery, jealousy, the secret courage of mothers... It made me think of East of Eden, in a more medorn version.I loved the mixing of stories, entangled with absolute virtuosity, without too much headache potential though. When I closed the book I was left with the feeling that "there could have been more in it". But the more time passes, the more I realise this book is in fact, to me, complete. Complete with life.
At the end of the day, one gets the impression of a real artistical performance: Atwood writes in the first person on account of so many different persons that she seems magic; She slowly but surely, progressively builds the peronalities of her characters - the evolution of Laura from childhood to near demence is perfect I find -, she mixes like few other authors her fiction and the reality of the century, of history, of the human spirit.
This book I've found fascinating. Atwood's mastering of the English language also brings a lot to the party.
Book Review: Breathtaking
Summary: 5 Stars
Through the fabric of the text, Margaret Atwood weaves a stunning evocation of the tensions inherent between both reader and writer. Taking where Patricia Duncker started with 'Hallucinating Foucault', Atwood deepend the reader vs wiriter issue, creating a novel which is envelops the reader within the two disparate lives of both Laura and Iris and leaves one wanting more.Book Review: a game in literary construction
Summary: 3 Stars
I quite enjoyed the book as a read, but only because it was constructed heavily, like an english lit essay. Having picked up some "fire" imagery, I reread it and found I wasn't mistaken, it was groaning with the stuff. Entertaining but not her best novel.