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adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
A beautifully written book with twists and turns expertly crafted out of real life discrepancies. Based on the true story of the Kinnear Montgomery Murders in Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) this fictional retelling places you in and out of the minds of not only confessed murderess Grace Marks but also a fictional doctor of the mind, Simon Jordan, who has been tasked with determining Marks' mental state.
Atwood blends historical fact and assumption together to create a narrative that questions memory, intention, spirituality, and societal interests. The characters are well crafted and complex, creating vivid and real scenarios that keep the reader intrigued from start to finish.
Atwood blends historical fact and assumption together to create a narrative that questions memory, intention, spirituality, and societal interests. The characters are well crafted and complex, creating vivid and real scenarios that keep the reader intrigued from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Minor: Vomit
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