Monday, April 8, 2013

Alias Grace


Bestselling author Margaret Atwood has written her most captivating, yet disturbing work so far. The reader is immediately taken back to the 19th century to visit one of America's most notorious female criminals/prisoners.


The story revolves around the main character, Grace Marks. She was convicted for the brutal murder of her employers. However, not all believe Grace is guilty, some think she is completely innocent and others think she is insane. The problem with Grace Marks is that she claims to have no memory of the murders.

Dr. Simon Jordan is engaged by a group seeking a pardon for Grace. He listens to her story whilst attempting to bring her closer to the day she cannot, or chooses not to remember. What will he find in attempting to unlock her memories? Is it a vicious, evil female's story or will it be the tale that leads one to believe Grace is the victim?


Overall, great read! I highly recommend it to everyone, especially those of you that are interested in prison writing or women's issues. I promise that although it is written in a century far from our own, the morals it teaches are universally pertinent, no matter what the time period.