A Goodreads user asked this question about The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1):
Do you wish Gilead would come true?
Andrea No, I wish that Gilead was no longer true. There are certain parts of the world where Gilead is a reality for many women since they aren't allowed to …moreNo, I wish that Gilead was no longer true. There are certain parts of the world where Gilead is a reality for many women since they aren't allowed to hold property or go to school; where young girls are married off without their consent, and where women are sold into prostitution against their will.
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by Margaret Atwood (Goodreads Author)
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