Atwood performs a spectacular literary sleight of hand, fashioning a bewitching, brilliantly layered story of how people see only what they wish to - and how terrible the consequences of not voicing the truth can be. Entwined with this saga are marvelous excerpts of Laura’s posthumously published novel - an erotic cult classic called The Blind Assassin, detailing the illicit affair between an unnamed strike organizer and an heiress, during which the man relates a clever, bedtime sci-fi yarn about a blind assassin who falls for a mute sacrificial virgin. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a challenging and rewarding read. It is a haunting and beautifully crafted story that explores the depths of human experience, and one that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading it. Events open with the present-day autobiography of Laura’s older sister, Iris: The sharp-witted widow recalls growing up in a repressive family of wealthy Toronto industrialists - and how dreamy Laura developed a forbidden interest in a scruffily attractive union leader. Overall, 'The Blind Assassin' is a brilliant novel that showcases Atwood's immense talent as a writer. In her ingenious new tale of love, rivalry, and deception, The Blind Assassin, Margaret Atwood interweaves several genres - a confessional memoir, a pulp fantasy novel, newspaper clippings - to tease out the secrets behind the 1945 death of 25-year-old socialite Laura Chase.
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