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by Margaret Atwood
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Wyvernfriend Reads
Wyvernfriend Reads rated it 12 years ago
This unfolding story tells of a murder of a man and a woman through the eyes of one of the people accused of the deed. Interesting story but it did drag occasionally. The Story of the relationship between Grace and the doctor while he tries to find out what happened and she tries to understand what ...
The Book Nerd
The Book Nerd rated it 12 years ago
Alias Grace is a true-crime story based off a event back in the 19th century. The only different between this being under fiction and mixing with a story based on actual event Ms. Atwood decided to take a twist and make the story her own. You see the mind of someone who claims they don't remember an...
My sodding goodreads replacement (maybe)
My introduction to Margaret Atwood, who I was forewarned likes to leave her readers unsettled. Atwood is undoubtedly a good writer, but I felt too distanced from her characters to truly enjoy the story to the fullest. Not that they weren't interesting characters; Grace herself is naturally a fascina...
Bibliophilic Monologues
Bibliophilic Monologues rated it 13 years ago
What a monster. It was interesting. Don't have the context for it yet. But I'm sure prof will beat it into my head. Heh.
Chris Blocker
Chris Blocker rated it 14 years ago
No doubt about it, Alias Grace is written well. The premise is intriguing. And Atwood's approach to Grace Marks is captivating.The scene where Atwood reveals the real Grace is wonderful, full of tension and insight. Regrettably, it takes much too long to get there. Sure, I understand the "not kn...
Eccentric Musings (jakaEM)
Eccentric Musings (jakaEM) rated it 14 years ago
Ahh, this is Ms Atwood at her most skewering. Grace possesses a remarkable voice. She is an enigma, but more, she is a litmus test. As she sits and sews, quietly telling her story, she lures others to reveal their own weaknesses. Grace is the great equalizer between the empowered and the powerles...
Readin' and Dreamin'
Readin' and Dreamin' rated it 15 years ago
My first Atwood. I was very excited to dive into this seeing as how her books have been on my list for ages.Alias Grace is a fictionalized account of a true story. In 1843, Grace Marks, a Canadian housemaid, was convicted of murdering her employer and his mistress. She and her supposed accomplice, J...
Thomas Gaffney
Thomas Gaffney rated it 15 years ago
Another great book from Atwood. Starts off a little slow (compared to her other books) but once you figure out there might be more to the story than you're seeing, it really takes off. Recommended for Atwood fans!
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