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DW Book Club March 2015
This novel would certainly stir up completely different emotions depending when it is/was read. In 1985, when it was first published, women had fewer options with regards to reproduction than we have now. It seems odd now that a novel set in the "future" would require women suffering with infertility to use surrogates and deliver at home without the supervision of a health professional. In 1985 IVF was not a widely available option... but it would surely be taken advatage of in such a society. I
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I found this to be a well written, thought provoking, captivating sense of reality about the future. This kind of circumstance already exists in today's world - why not be even more so in the future. It is a scary thought (me being female).
I loved the style of writing. It is not a common style - but beautifully done. The use of symbolism and paranomasia was intriguing and well thought out. ...more
I loved the style of writing. It is not a common style - but beautifully done. The use of symbolism and paranomasia was intriguing and well thought out. ...more
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.
Apr 01, 2010
Kristin
marked it as to-read
Apr 06, 2016
Kathy Jo
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Erin
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Cheryl
marked it as consider-reading
