A Goodreads user asked this question about The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1):
Do any of the people here think that this type of literature is easier to write and more difficult to read? I find that sometimes people would not be able to notice whether the narrator is speaking or the characters are having a conversation, the book itself is amazing and I would never stop anyone from not reading it. But this small problem, just lets us appreciate the fact the authors take the time to add the ''s.
David Meditationseed Yes! I found the author style sometimes confused, many comas, many emotional descriptions, however it's also great to this media (a book). Also for th…moreYes! I found the author style sometimes confused, many comas, many emotional descriptions, however it's also great to this media (a book). Also for that, and for others points I prefer read the book instead see the TV Serie.(less)
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by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author)
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