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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “A truly fantastic book -- Why, oh why did I wait so long to read this one? I love Atwood, but I have never been more impressed with her talent than I was while reading TBA. |
Didn’t Like It1 of 2 members found this review helpful “This was a "books on tape" for me. . .I enjoyed the primary story line, but the "story within the story" was a bit dull and the "story within the second story" was horrid! I probably would have enjoyed it better had I been reading it and could skim those parts.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“While well-written, with an elaborate mystery to it, the book, in my opinion, was just too long. With it’s "story within a story" and its changes from one period in the main character’s life to another, this novel required the careful attention of this reader. ”
CC wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My favorite of Atwood's books, and probably in my top three favorite books of all time. A completely epic and timeless book. So deep and engaging that it's new every time I read it. The ideal situation would be to have it read to me by someone who was just as interested; I'm not sure many experienced in life could top that one. This book is JUST THAT GOOD. ”
Meghan B wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I love this book. It has the elements of mystery, science fiction and romance all rolled into one book. This is a masterpiece by Margaret Atwood. I would love to read it again. ”
Justine T wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“not worth the read. i like clssic books because usually with a classic book you either get a view of humanity that makes you re-evaluate your view of human experience, or you get a story that is so embedded in our culture that many many versions or spinoffs or references in other works can be better understood. this had neither thing, and it wasn't even a good story. it is a story within a story, but there are actually four stories going on. the sci-fi adventure, the story of the lady and here paramour (there you go bill dorothy), the story of the old lady, and the story of the old lady when she was younger. turns out three of those are about the old lady fro different points of view, but the style doesnt work for anything great (maybe good but i dont think so). rather it felt like the author became enamoured with writing a story in this style and let that take over the telling of the story. i finished wishing that she would have just told the sci fi story which had a lot of potential in my mind. ”
Craig V wrote this review Monday, November 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“12Nov09”
Tasters wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good story, easy to read, keeps you guessing until the end.”
Paula C wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Brilliant!”
Masha wrote this review Monday, November 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Superb - descriptions are so fresh - no cliches. ”
Debby S wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A lovely, funny and sad twisty story. ”
EeeBee wrote this review Tuesday, October 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“"The Blind Assassin" is simply beautiful. For some readers it might be too slow, but overall it's a very emotional and rewarding read. Apart from the family drama, the book is humorous at times, especially when Iris, an elderly woman and the main character of the book, makes observations about the modern world. Atwood intertwines several story lines, each with their own distinct "voice", creating a wonderful mix of newspaper clippings, a pulp science-fiction story and epic family drama.”
mensch wrote this review Friday, October 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
