The Blind Assassin

In the aftermath of World War II, Laura Chase 's deliberate drive off a bridge leaves her sister Iris to confront the mystery and grief of her death. This event becomes a catalyst for unraveling the Chase family's secrets, setting Iris on a path of reflection and revelation. The incident is shrouded in ambiguity, with witnesses suggesting Laura 's actions were intentional, prompting Iris to delve into their shared past and the hidden truths that shaped their lives. As an elderly woman, Iris Chase looks back on her life, burdened by memories and the weight of her family's expectations. Her narr

Theme 1: Laura's Fatal Drive

This thread running through The Blind Assassin gives the story its emotional weight. Margaret Atwood weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Iris's Burden of Memory

This thread running through The Blind Assassin gives the story its emotional weight. Margaret Atwood weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: The Button Factory's Legacy

This thread running through The Blind Assassin gives the story its emotional weight. Margaret Atwood weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Blind Assassin

The Blind Assassin has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Margaret Atwood's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Laura's Fatal Drive" — Margaret Atwood, The Blind Assassin

About the Author

Margaret Atwood is the author of The Blind Assassin. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.