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The Handmaid’s Tale
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May 1, 2017
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Narges
May 14, 2017 rated it really liked it
"Blessed be those that mourn, for they shall be comforted."
I think Ms. Atwood took inspirations from Iran in 80s. ;)
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El
Feb 15, 2017 rated it it was amazing
-I mean everything described in this book can start happening like tomorrow.
Caroline Donahue
May 07, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Still brilliant, and still brutal. I may need to break it up with something more optimistic before jumping into the sequel when I get home from vacation... it feels just as relevant as ever.
Rubi
Apr 29, 2012 rated it it was ok
Again, don't get why everyone likes this. The plot was very predictable, plodded on forever, and yet another book that hides obvious political views. Or maybe I just have ready too many of these types of novels. ...more
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Jul 03, 2017 rated it really liked it
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