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

Margaret Atwood

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May 28, 2017 Ophelinha rated it liked it

Scary. Terrifying. A container of fear, disquiet and loss of humanity, told in a direct, no-nonsense way.

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May 03, 2015 Ribal Haj 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

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Apr 01, 2019 Priya 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.

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Nov 08, 2019 Angela Galvin 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!

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Nov 21, 2017 Liz 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!

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