Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace: A Reader's Guide

Continuum Contemporaries

by Gina Wisker

Continuum Contemporaries will be a wonderful source of ideas and inspiration for members of book clubs and readings groups, as well as for literature students.The aim of the series is to give readers accessible and informative introductions to 30 of the most popular, most acclaimed, and most influential novels of recent years. A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to provide a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question. The books in the series will all follow the same structure: a biography of the novelist, including other works, influences, and, in some cases, an interview; a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas; a summary of how the novel was received upon publication; a summary of how the novel has performed since publication, including film or TV adaptations, literary prizes, etc.; a wide range of suggestions for further reading, including websites and discussion forums; and a list of questions for reading groups to discuss.

Genres: Classics

104 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 2002

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a tale of intrigue, mystery, history, and the supernatural--or is it. Grace hears voices or does she? Do they come from the spirit world or Grace's imagination? Does Grace control her soul or is she possessed or mad? I found the book absolutely spellbinding.

[Malinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

In process of reading......

[Candice]

My very favorite Atwood book.

[Erin Montgomery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Worth the read. Rather interesting study of the time period and fascinating fictionalized account of an actual historical event. Margaret Atwood's writing is as always superb.

[Carol Fink]

It was very good. Great insight to a time in history for women.