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The Blind Assassin, published in 2000, is a novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood that blends mystery and family drama
. It follows Iris Chase as she reflects on her life, intertwining her sister Laura’s posthumously published science fiction novel, The Blind Assassin. Atwood skillfully weaves these stories together, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of societal expectations on women. The novel intricately reveals the complexities of the sisters’ relationships and the blurred lines between reality and fiction in a poignant exploration of memory and storytelling.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Iris Chase Griffen, and explanations of important quotes from The Blind Assassin.