The Blind Assassin
5 journalers for this copy...
The Blind Assassin opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge."
They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister's death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. But just as the reader expects to settle into Laura's story, Atwood introduces a novel-within-a-novel. Entitled The Blind Assassin, it is a science fiction story told by two unnamed lovers who meet in dingy backstreet rooms.
Brilliantly weaving together such seemingly disparate elements, Atwood creates a world of astonishing vision and unforgettable impact.
They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister's death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. But just as the reader expects to settle into Laura's story, Atwood introduces a novel-within-a-novel. Entitled The Blind Assassin, it is a science fiction story told by two unnamed lovers who meet in dingy backstreet rooms.
Brilliantly weaving together such seemingly disparate elements, Atwood creates a world of astonishing vision and unforgettable impact.
I decided to offer it up as a BOOKRING! 
Some things every reader should do:
Make a quick journal entry when you receive the book;
Read and send on within two months - or send me a PM to let me know if you need longer;
Make a journal entry when you've finished, telling the name of the next reader;
You can write in pencil on the book to share your thoughts with me and the other readers;
I hope you enjoy it!
EmgeeNL - Rotterdam (EU)
Mizuchy - Cluj-Napoca [Romania] (EU)
Hayes13 - Rome (anywhere)
Elviraro - Bucharest (EU)
TraciR - Cardiff (anywhere)
Wendyv - Blind Bight [Australia] (anywhere)
If you want to join, PM me!
Some things every reader should do:
Make a quick journal entry when you receive the book; Read and send on within two months - or send me a PM to let me know if you need longer; Make a journal entry when you've finished, telling the name of the next reader; You can write in pencil on the book to share your thoughts with me and the other readers; I hope you enjoy it!
EmgeeNL - Rotterdam (EU) Mizuchy - Cluj-Napoca [Romania] (EU) Hayes13 - Rome (anywhere) Elviraro - Bucharest (EU) TraciR - Cardiff (anywhere) Wendyv - Blind Bight [Australia] (anywhere) If you want to join, PM me!
The book is on its way to Rotterdam!
Happy reading everybody!
Happy reading everybody!
The book arrived. It's going on my tbr for now.
December 24th:
Finished reading the book earlier this week. I'm not sure how to rate this book. It is a pleasant read, but at the other hand I was easily distracted while reading the book, which is not a good sign for me. I guess I will kaap it at a seven. Not bad, but not really good either.
December 24th:
Finished reading the book earlier this week. I'm not sure how to rate this book. It is a pleasant read, but at the other hand I was easily distracted while reading the book, which is not a good sign for me. I guess I will kaap it at a seven. Not bad, but not really good either.
Journal Entry 5 by EmgeeNL at Romania, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, December 24, 2009
Released 14 yrs ago (12/23/2009 UTC) at Romania, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
The book is on it's way to the next reader in Romania.
The book is on it's way to the next reader in Romania.
Journal Entry 6 by Mizuchy from Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania and Partium Romania on Thursday, January 14, 2010
Just got it from the post office!!
Can't wait to start reading it! Though I still have to read two more rings before this one. But come weekend, reading time looks plentiful!
Later edit:
Just PM-ed the next person on the list. As soon as I get their address, I will send the book onward.
Can't wait to start reading it! Though I still have to read two more rings before this one. But come weekend, reading time looks plentiful!
Later edit:
Just PM-ed the next person on the list. As soon as I get their address, I will send the book onward.
Arrived this morning.
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Off it goes! I wasn't able to finish this. I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. I hope the other readers have better luck!
Forgive me! Life got in the way. I mailed it today May 5, 2010.
Off it goes! I wasn't able to finish this. I just wasn't in the right frame of mind. I hope the other readers have better luck!
Forgive me! Life got in the way. I mailed it today May 5, 2010.
Sorry for not being prompt... I've received, read and packed the book and I'll post it forward as soon as I receive the next participant's address.
