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It took me a while to finish this book because even though it's an amazing work, it still hits too close when you're a woman. There's a chance you'll identify with Offred or Ofglen or even with the wives, but seeing as every woman in this story has it hard in a world they were dragged into it's so hard to read this and not think of what would you do if you were in this situation.
And then at some point you realize that just by being born a woman, regardless of country or religion, you're already ...more
And then at some point you realize that just by being born a woman, regardless of country or religion, you're already ...more
I thought I really disliked dystopian novel until I read this one. It really makes you think about women's role in society.
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First of all, no one does dystopia better than Atwood - she captures that perfect balance of plausibility and creeping fear better than anyone. But more than that, she weaves through a thread of empathy and understanding for how it came to be, and her villains are never caricatures (or even villains at all, sometimes). A brilliant work from one of my personal favorites.
Jul 17, 2014
Wendy
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it was amazing
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Margaret Atwood has written a terrifying yet wonderful book that I recommend others to read. Set in dystopian era, it follows the life of a young woman whose life is petrifyingly transformed. Not for the faint hearted. My heart is still racing.
Jan 09, 2011
Laura
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My first Margaret Atwood novel, read many years ago while in high school. And re-read many times since. I don't have the same love of the story that I did when I first read this novel, but I do rate it highly for where the book sent me.
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Although I enjoy this genre, I found the narrative choppy . Undeveloped storyline throughout. Lacked character development. Cannot recommend to friends.
Although I enjoy this genre, I found the narrative choppy . Undeveloped storyline throughout. Lacked character development. Cannot recommend to friends.
Oct 13, 2013
Dana Arbelaez
marked it as to-read
Apr 06, 2016
Kathy Jo
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