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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “Gale K 3 out of 5 stars Alias Grace is an interesting, fictional account of Grace Marks, a convicted murderess of the nineteenth century. Atwood has used verse, quotes from famous authors, letters, and a compilation of available, if not conflicting information, to present this story....” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“brilliant story of a murderess”
Angela R wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Is Grace a villain or a victim? If you're like me your opinion will shift many times over the course of this fascinating piece of historical fiction by one of the foremost chroniclers of the truth of womens lives.”
Valerie C wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this book. The main reason it didn't get four stars was the length. Though well-written, the lengthy descriptions were a bit much and I found like Dr. Jordan, my interest in what Grace had to say fluctuated. I liked the creative liberties with the facts that Atwood took and I feel it fleshed out the story of Grace Marks for an audience that might only know some minimal facts about the case.”
Jamie E wrote this review Friday, November 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Took a while to get into, and i'm afraid it annoys me when a book has no proper ending...personal view I know!”
Nina C wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I think I wanted to love this book more than I actually did love it. Margaret Atwood... c'mon, Pheeb!”
Phoebe V wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A powerful story that shows the 'breaking point' of people. ”
Ray R wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The bok was set in Kingston, Ontario, and guess where I'm moving to!?!?”
PuggleTrouble2009 wrote this review Thursday, October 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Excellent book - Atwood imagines the details to the true life of Grace - a convict form Canada in the 1800's. ”
Susannah B wrote this review Wednesday, September 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Another Great Atwood Read”
Jamie E wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
