liz's review
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
This book has been in my thoughts for weeks after I finished reading it. Everything from Atwood's style of narration to the general themes of oppression, I feel like I can't escape this book in application to my life.
I liked it because I felt like it's one of those books who's social commentary can be applied to many different situations, mostly dealing with Big Brother type reforms and the role of women in society. Being the feminist that I am, I felt a special attachment to the novel because I felt that it questioned roles of women (are we really just vessels for childbirth?)
"Don't let the bastards grind you down" is now one of my favorite literary quotes.
I liked it because I felt like it's one of those books who's social commentary can be applied to many different situations, mostly dealing with Big Brother type reforms and the role of women in society. Being the feminist that I am, I felt a special attachment to the novel because I felt that it questioned roles of women (are we really just vessels for childbirth?)
"Don't let the bastards grind you down" is now one of my favorite literary quotes.
