Alias Grace, by Margaret Atwood.I bought the book for a few cents at the used book store, which is kind of a hit-and-miss thing. I've had it for over a year, I think, and just now got around to it.
It is freaky.
I couldn't put it down. It's been a long time since I've read a book like that. It's definitely a keeper - a book that I'll read again and again. Not because it's a "feel good" kind of book, just that the characters are so interesting and so...I don't know...real. I felt transported to the scene somehow, like it was all playing out in front of me. I cared what happened to these people. And I love it when that happens.
It's based on a true but sketchy story about a woman in the 1800's (falsely?) accused of murdering her employer and his housekeeper.
I have this book. You are right, it is freaky. I liked it too.
ReplyDeleteI have read this book several times. Margaret Atwood is one of my favorite authors. She can write anything!
ReplyDeleteShe's the author of that poem I sent you recently about making jelly.
Have you read anything else by her?
I remembered that you said she wrote that poem, which is why when I saw the book by her on my bookshelf I picked it. : )
ReplyDeleteI've read a few other things by her. The Handmaid's Tale, of course, although it's been years and I may look for it next time I go to the library. I've also read The Robber Bride, and I might have read Cat's Eye.
I have been reading Garth Stein. He is also wonderful - has that transport quality as well.
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