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The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)
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It was one hauntingly scary tale & it was a dystopian story that actually could take place, almost prophetic or it seemed to have already happened. I was amazed by Atwood 's way of story telling her writing was poetic and had a sombre tone that will engulf you as you flip the pages.
The story is told by one of the Handmaids (Offred) in this dystopian setting where women or basic rights are abolished and horrific events and certain rules are put in place that is very disturbing. Women are only supposed to breed and serve the rich and if you fight against the power you are publicly hanged.
I had very mixed feelings about this book, I really didn't connect with it on a level I would I have preferred but still would highly recommend it. I really loved the writing but I felt disjointed from the book. I was a spectator but I would have loved to be thrown in the book. It took awhile for me to finish it but I can say it is a must read because the themes discussed are relevant & very important. Religion, feminism,human rights so much more and I am so excited to read more of her work.
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“We were the people who were not in the papers. We lived in the blank white spaces at the edges of print. It gave us more freedom.
We lived in the gaps between the stories.�
It was one hauntingly scary tale & it was a dystopian story that actually could take place, almost prophetic or it seemed to have already happened. I was amazed by Atwood 's way of story telling her writing was poetic and had a sombre tone that will engulf you as you flip the pages.
“Better never means better for everyone... It always means worse, for some.�
The story is told by one of the Handmaids (Offred) in this dystopian setting where women or basic rights are abolished and horrific events and certain rules are put in place that is very disturbing. Women are only supposed to breed and serve the rich and if you fight against the power you are publicly hanged.
“Nolite te bastardes carborundorum. Don't let the bastards grind you down.�
I had very mixed feelings about this book, I really didn't connect with it on a level I would I have preferred but still would highly recommend it. I really loved the writing but I felt disjointed from the book. I was a spectator but I would have loved to be thrown in the book. It took awhile for me to finish it but I can say it is a must read because the themes discussed are relevant & very important. Religion, feminism,human rights so much more and I am so excited to read more of her work.
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“We were the people who were not in the papers. We lived in the blank white spaces at the edges of print. It gave us more freedom.
We lived in the gaps between the stories.”
― The Handmaid’s Tale
We lived in the gaps between the stories.”
― The Handmaid’s Tale
“When we think of the past it's the beautiful things we pick out. We want to believe it was all like that.”
― The Handmaid’s Tale
― The Handmaid’s Tale
“You can only be jealous of someone who has something you think you ought to have yourself.”
― The Handmaid’s Tale
― The Handmaid’s Tale
Reading Progress
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January 1, 2016
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May 10, 2016
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May 10, 2016
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November 3, 2016
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November 10, 2016
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November 10, 2016
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November 10, 2016
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78.78%
"So one of my followers on my blog pleaded I continue with this book and I have to say the story is very enjoyable now that I have some facts about it"
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November 10, 2016
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93.25%
"This is one crazy story... it seems like something that could happen and that makes it so horrific will finish it tomorrow"
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November 13, 2016
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Nov 13, 2016 05:09AM
Thanks for this well thought out review Bill, really great. I own this book as it was given to me as a gift, but have been waffling on it!
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I tend to like the dystopian novels (when they're well written - like Atwood's), because of the "what-would-happen" and "few-against-the-many" scenarios. Glad you enjoyed it for its themes Bill. Another good review! :)
Liz wrote: "Thanks for this well thought out review Bill, really great. I own this book as it was given to me as a gift, but have been waffling on it!"Thank you Liz :) You should totally give it a try and I would love to see what you thought of it. I personally think you will love it based on the way it is written and the subject matter.
Ron wrote: "I tend to like the dystopian novels (when they're well written - like Atwood's), because of the "what-would-happen" and "few-against-the-many" scenarios. Glad you enjoyed it for its themes Bill. An..."Thanks, buddy :) Yes, Atwood has such a way with words and I would love to read her other book The Blind Assasin. She has such a feminist vibe :) have you read any of her other works
Bill wrote: "Ron wrote: "I tend to like the dystopian novels (when they're well written - like Atwood's), because of the "what-would-happen" and "few-against-the-many" scenarios. Glad you enjoyed it for its the..."No, so far it's my only Atwood Bill. I have a copy of The Blind Assassin, but really have wanted to read Oryx and Crake. Got to work those in at some point. Feminist vibe fits her.
I am ready for her thanks buddy
I loved the trilogy that started with Oryx and Crake. She really makes you think.
Thanks Kandice now I know where to go after The Blind assassin
