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What an exceptional novel. The first time I read it some 7 years ago, I gave it 4 stars. This time 5. I savored every line. It's written so beautifully with such vivid rich descriptions. Also such a timely novel given the current political climate. So many read the classic dystopian novels 1984 and Brave New World (as I just did again this past month), but this book is written IMHO so much better and considers gender as a central focus. Whereas 1984 and Brave New World have major threads of miso
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This is the second Atwood book I've read. And I once again enjoyed and was a bit frightened by her ability to make her society so real. Fertile women have been forced into sexual servitude for the benefit of the country, after a strict training on piety. Apparently, from the scene where there are tourists, there isn't a world-wide fertility issue. Offred lives with the Commander, Fred, and his wife and once a month she has sex with the Commander (with his wife present.) Anyway, Offred lives in t
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Sep 26, 2007
Jennifer Kronk
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it was amazing
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This is one of those books that I know I should have liked more than I did. It was totally improbable and boring.
ETA: Reread this in 2017 and it was a totally different experience. Loved it!
ETA: Reread this in 2017 and it was a totally different experience. Loved it!
Nov 03, 2006
Lynne
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really liked it
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fantasy,
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Aug 09, 2008
Sarah
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really liked it
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Aug 15, 2008
Sarah
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really liked it
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