The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

The Blind Assassin

Margaret Atwood

521 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical literary mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Margaret Atwood takes the art of storytelling to new heights in a dazzling novel that unfolds layer by astonishing layer and concludes in a brilliant and wonderfully satisfying twist. Told in a style that magnificently captures the colloquialisms ...

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Moods

mysterious 64%
reflective 64%
emotional 61%
sad 46%
dark 45%
challenging 27%
tense 14%
adventurous 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 24%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 27% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.99

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