Questions About Alias Grace

by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author)

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Why is the book called 'Alias Grace'? I was lead to believe the 'Grace' was her alias.

Kristi

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I am not reading the German language edition... Is there a separate listing for English?

Suzanne See if this link takes you to the correct edition.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...…moreSee if this link takes you to the correct edition.

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Tori Thompson I would say so, definitely!

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Question..is this book in any way reminiscent of The Handmaid's Tale? I immensely enjoyed reading it and have purchased Alias Grace, but am unsure of how to set the tone in my mind to get "ready" for the reading.

Lindsay J. In both books the female lead is imprisoned. In this sense they are similar. However, Alias Grace is first imprisoned by the limitations of choice, th…moreIn both books the female lead is imprisoned. In this sense they are similar. However, Alias Grace is first imprisoned by the limitations of choice, then actually imprisoned behind steel bars.
The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian story and Alias Grace is written in the form of a memoir/historical story since it is based on true events.
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