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Natalie asked this question about The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1):
What age group would you recommend this for?
Janet Like someone else mentioned, age is not the best way to determine who should read this book. I just became aware today that this is a book, not just a…moreLike someone else mentioned, age is not the best way to determine who should read this book. I just became aware today that this is a book, not just a series. If the book is not highly different from the series, I would recommend this to a young adult and older IF they understand the government, political processes, the right to choose, intimacy, abusive behavior, the concept of being a feminist, sexual identity, and Biblical context. If they don't have a good grasp on those concepts, there is no point in reading it because the purpose of the novel escapes the reader. In addition, if they don't have a good grasp, this may terrify them.

An added note for me with my kids: I don't doubt their abilities. It is BECAUSE of it that I restrict certain reads. I'm nearing 50 and when we were growing up, life was simple. Today offers so much for children to process and vivid images along with those concepts, that I don't feel it is wise to offer too much too soon.(less)
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The Handmaid’s Tale
by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author)
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