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The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)

Margaret Atwood

Start date: May 1, 2017

Finish date: June 30, 2017

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Oct 28, 2012 Katherine rated it really liked it

4.5 of 5 stars. I was already a fan of Margaret Atwood when I started this book. And it completely blew me away with this incredible page-turner story. I was so intrigued by this world that had evolved from our present day society - how did that happen? Is that even possible? I still don't think so, but in this book it did.

In any case, the story follows Offred - a handmaid "Of Fred" - yes she doesn't have her own name. She is the woman responsible for giving babies to Fred (the Commander) and hi ...more

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Mar 13, 2017 Andrea rated it it was amazing

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“There is more than one kind of freedom," said Aunt Lydia. "Freedom to and freedom from. In the days of anarchy, it was freedom to. Now you are being given freedom from. Don't underrate it.” ...more

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Jul 05, 2011 Michelle rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed "The Handmaid's Tale." I would describe this as 1984-esqe, looking at a future society that stripped women of their rights and their identity. Really glad I finally read this classic! ...more

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Aug 11, 2008 Megan rated it liked it

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I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars on this one. Talk about disturbing. I found this actually uncomfortable to get through. The scenes with the Commander trying to impregnate his handmaid with the wife crying in the background were nauseating. On the other hand, it was a fascinating story, and very well written. ...more

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