Kat Chapman read and liked Jen Schripsema's review of The Handmaid's Tale:

"As others have said, it's reminiscent of Orwell's 1984. But instead of merely criticizing fascism, Atwood is criticizing religious, sexist, moralizing fascism. The writing was gripping - she reveals only enough information to keep you guessing, makin...more As others have said, it's reminiscent of Orwell's 1984. But instead of merely criticizing fascism, Atwood is criticizing religious, sexist, moralizing fascism. The writing was gripping - she reveals only enough information to keep you guessing, making Offred's fear even more apparent.

The book is over twenty years old, but I found it just as relevant during the Bush years as it was during the Reagan years. Gilead seems right around the corner in today's America. Especially in light of the "submitted wives" groups I keep seeming to run across online.(less) "