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Ophelinha
May 28, 2017 rated it liked it
Scary. Terrifying. A container of fear, disquiet and loss of humanity, told in a direct, no-nonsense way.
Ribal Haj
May 03, 2015 rated it really liked it
I keep thinking back about the book. It's disturbing, haunting. There is much to be revealed about us and our future should we remain in this ignorance of ours. I highly recommend The Handmaid's Tale for anyone who is looking for a thought-provoking read. ...more
Priya
Apr 01, 2019 rated it really liked it
A very scary situation, incredibly well written that makes it even more terrifying.
The book is extremely disturbing and you keep thinking that this situation could happen in reality.
At the end, it does leave you hanging with many questions remaining unanswered, but still a very good book.

Angela Galvin
Nov 08, 2019 rated it really liked it
I first read this when I was a teenager and only remember being annoyed by the uncertainty in the ending. This time I can really appreciate what an amazing author Margaret Atwood is. Maybe I should read some of the rest of her catalogue. Now on to The Testaments!
Liz
Nov 21, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Just as powerful and disturbing as it was when I read it as a teenager. Actually, more so - as a more mature woman and mother it is even more horrifying now than it was then!
Ann
Mar 30, 2013 rated it really liked it
Not at all what I was expecting, but a very good read.
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