The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood HCDJ 2002 True First Edition
Blind Assassin - Margaret Atwood Details 2000, First Edition, as stated on the copyright page.Margaret Atwood takes the art of storytelling to new heights in a dazzling new novel that unfolds layer by astonishing layer and concludes in a brilliant and wonderfully satisfying twist. For the past twenty-five years, Margaret Atwood has written works of striking originality and imagination. In The Blind Assassin , she stretches the limits of her accomplishments as never before, creating a novel that is entertaining and profoundly serious. The novel opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister drove a car off the bridge." They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister Laura'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. When we return to Iris, it is through a 1947 newspaper article announcing the discovery of a sailboat carrying the dead body of her husband, a distinguished industrialist. Told in a style that magnificently captures the colloquialisms and clichés of the 1930s and 1940s, The Blind Assassin is a richly layered and uniquely rewarding experience. The novel has many threads and a series of events that follow one another at a breathtaking pace. As everything comes together, readers will discover that the story Atwood is telling is not only what it seems to be--but, in fact, much more. The Blind Assassin proves once again that Atwood is one of the most talented, daring, and exciting writers of our time. Like The Handmaid's Tale , it is destined to become a classic. Condition: I strive to provide the most accurate descriptions and photos possible, because I WANT YOU TO BE SATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE! Please review the photos carefully and the stated "Condition Description". If you are in doubt of anything, please contact me and I will promptly get you an answer! While I will always report anything I perceive as a negative, I am not always an expert in each item I sell. Please understand that the item is sold as is, and if antique will typically have some wear and signs of age/use. Payment According to eBay Policy, all payments must be received within 4 calendar days of a Buy-it-Now purchase or Winning Auction Bid. Failure to pay for items is a violation of eBay Abusive Buyer Policy. When a SELLER cancels an order because the BUYER hasn't paid, the unpaid cancellation is recorded on the BUYER'S account. BUYERS who have excessive unpaid cancellations may have limits imposed by a SELLER or by eBay, or lose their buying privileges. Shipping I guarantee shipment within 3 business days of payment, but typically ship MUCH faster! Shipping costs will be as reasonable as possible, but may allow extra space for necessary bubble wrap and peanuts. SAVE ON SHIPPING of multiple items from my listings using, the EBAY CART checkout! Simply use the "ADD to CART" button, for each individual item you would like to purchase. Once each individual item has been added to the EBAY CART, complete the combined purchase by using the EBAY CART CHECKOUT function to pay. (Do not buy each item individually using the "Buy-it-Now" button).
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Type | Novel |
| Era | 2000s |
| Narrative Type | Fiction |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Original Language | English |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Book Title | Blind Assassin |
| Number Of Pages | 544 Pages |
| Language | English |
| Topic | General |
| Publication Year | 2000 |
| Item Height | 1.7 in |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Item Weight | 31.8 Oz |
| Author | Margaret Atwood |
| Item Length | 9.5 in |
| Item Width | 6.5 in |
| Format | Hardcover |
Blind Assassin – Margaret Atwood Details 2000, First Edition, as stated on the copyright page.Margaret Atwood takes the art of storytelling to new heights in a dazzling new novel that unfolds layer by astonishing layer and concludes in a brilliant and wonderfully satisfying twist. For the past twenty-five years, Margaret Atwood has written works of striking originality and imagination. In The Blind Assassin , she stretches the limits of her accomplishments as never before, creating a novel that is entertaining and profoundly serious. The novel opens with these simple, resonant words: «Ten days after the war ended, my sister drove a car off the bridge.» They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister Laura’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. When we return to Iris, it is through a 1947 newspaper article announcing the discovery of a sailboat carrying the dead body of her husband, a distinguished industrialist. Told in a style that magnificently captures the colloquialisms and clichés of the 1930s and 1940s, The Blind Assassin is a richly layered and uniquely rewarding experience. The novel has many threads and a series of events that follow one another at a breathtaking pace. As everything comes together, readers will discover that the story Atwood is telling is not only what it seems to be–but, in fact, much more. The Blind Assassin proves once again that Atwood is one of the most talented, daring, and exciting writers of our time. Like The Handmaid’s Tale , it is destined to become a classic. Condition: I strive to provide the most accurate descriptions and photos possible, because I WANT YOU TO BE SATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE! Please review the photos carefully and the stated «Condition Description». If you are in doubt of anything, please contact me and I will promptly get you an answer! While I will always report anything I perceive as a negative, I am not always an expert in each item I sell. Please understand that the item is sold as is, and if antique will typically have some wear and signs of age/use. Payment According to eBay Policy, all payments must be received within 4 calendar days of a Buy-it-Now purchase or Winning Auction Bid. Failure to pay for items is a violation of eBay Abusive Buyer Policy. When a SELLER cancels an order because the BUYER hasn’t paid, the unpaid cancellation is recorded on the BUYER’S account. BUYERS who have excessive unpaid cancellations may have limits imposed by a SELLER or by eBay, or lose their buying privileges. Shipping I guarantee shipment within 3 business days of payment, but typically ship MUCH faster! Shipping costs will be as reasonable as possible, but may allow extra space for necessary bubble wrap and peanuts. SAVE ON SHIPPING of multiple items from my listings using, the EBAY CART checkout! Simply use the «ADD to CART» button, for each individual item you would like to purchase. Once each individual item has been added to the EBAY CART, complete the combined purchase by using the EBAY CART CHECKOUT function to pay. (Do not buy each item individually using the «Buy-it-Now» button).
