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The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood intertwines three narratives: Iris Chase Griffen’s memoir recounting her troubled family history, a novel-within-a-novel originally attributed to her deceased sister Laura but actually penned by Iris, and a story set in the fantastical city of Sakiel-Norn told by lovers in Laura's novel. The narratives explore themes of love, loss, and the complex interplay between personal and familial legacy. The book includes sensitive topics such as sexual abuse, mental health struggles, and untimely deaths.