The Blind Assassin in Pick-a-Shelf

May 16, 2020 Lynlee4 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 1001books, 2020

This is a strong 4 star. Great story but I did get lost in some places as there is a lot going on. I absolutely love Iris ❤️

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Nov 12, 2008 Tien rated it liked it

Shelves: historical-fiction, canada

It was very confusing to begin with and up til midway, I didn't realise that there was actually only ONE narrator. Somehow, I thought there were 2 narrators and then I realised that I was completely off. In a way, I supposed, this explores her theme of secrecy - the double lives Iris Montford Chase was living.

The very interesting bits were the sci-fi parts and how they were fitted into the narratives. Absolutely fascinating! (Disclaimer: am not a big sci-fi fan though I don't mind the occasional ...more

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Feb 18, 2010 Lindsay rated it really liked it

Shelves: z2010, fiction, 1001

This is one of those books that develops slowly, drawing you in, and then starts to gather momentum until you want to do anything to turn the characters from paths they are walking because you can see exactly where they're leading and it's nowhere good. And yet that's the point where you can't put the book down because while you can see the big picture, the fine details are yet to be filled in, and they're the bits that make it wonderful. ...more

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Aug 15, 2010 Melody rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, book-club-books, fiction

I listened to this on audio and when finished did something I have never done before, started listening to it all over again. Initially I gave it 3 stars as even though I enjoyed it, I was still confused and had many unanswered questions. By the end of the second "reading" I had added another star. I think the author is awfully clever and I look forward to reading more of Margaret Atwood's novels. ...more

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