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Literary Fiction· Canada

The Blind Assassin

by Margaret Atwood
Aggregate Editorial Score82/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Published 2000628 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin (2000) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Iris Chase narrates the story of her life and her dead sister Laura through memoir, newspaper clippings, and an embedded pulp science fiction novel. Atwood's Booker Prize-winning meta-novel is her most ambitious—a labyrinthine story of love, war, and the uses of storytelling. Themes of storytelling, family secrets, war run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2000 and Kirkus Reviews 2000.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
winner · global
200074
Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
20009
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Margaret Atwood
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blind Assassin about?

Iris Chase narrates the story of her life and her dead sister Laura through memoir, newspaper clippings, and an embedded pulp science fiction novel. Atwood's Booker Prize-winning meta-novel is her most ambitious—a labyrinthine story of love, war, and the uses of storytelling.

Who wrote The Blind Assassin?

The Blind Assassin was written by Margaret Atwood, from Canada. First published in 2000.

What awards has The Blind Assassin won?

The Blind Assassin has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2000; Kirkus Reviews 2000.

Is The Blind Assassin worth reading?

The Blind Assassin is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 82/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in storytelling, family secrets, war.