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Violence
Some
Domestic violence, political violence of the early 20th century; a character's death
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual affair; sexual manipulation and exploitation throughout
Substance Use
Barely any
Alcohol as a coping mechanism in historical context
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Domestic abuse, complicity, and the psychological weight of a lifetime of silence; a devastating final revelation
What this book is about
Iris Chase narrates her life from old age, describing her privileged upbringing, her arranged marriage to a cruel industrialist, and the death of her beloved younger sister Laura. Interwoven is Laura's posthumously published novel 'The Blind Assassin,' which itself contains a pulp science fiction tale told between secret lovers. Atwood's Booker Prize-winning novel is a dazzling puzzle box about memory, power, and the stories women use to survive their lives.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content and affairs
Domestic abuse and political oppression
Suicide and complex layered tragedy
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