A Goodreads user asked this question about The Blind Assassin:
Almost two years later and I still cannot finish this book. I am more than half way through, but I just can't finish it. Why, oh why? It's been picked up and abandoned multiple times. I'm not sure if the reason is because the story moves too slowly for my taste or if the dialogue is putting me off. Should I continue? For those who have read this book, does the ending make up for the first half?
Roz I have this book in my personal library and have yet to read it. I also have "Cats Eye" by Atwood and I could not finish it either. I tried but I was …moreI have this book in my personal library and have yet to read it. I also have "Cats Eye" by Atwood and I could not finish it either. I tried but I was so bored by the endless talk of every conceivable moment of her childhood. Now I am reluctant to read "The Blind Assassin" per the reviews here. Talk about slow! (less)
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Roz Unless you are very young, I say this, why waste one minute of your time on something that gives you this much distress. Donate the book and get somet ...more
Aug 16, 2015 03:54PM · flag
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Roz Life is short, give that book away or burn it, lol. It is totally boring.
Nov 14, 2017 02:41PM · flag
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