In the world of the near future, who will control women's bodies?Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her back once a month and pray that the Commander makes her pregnant, because in an age of declining births, Offred and the other Handmaids are only valued if their ovaries are viable.Offred can remember the days before, when she lived and made love with her husband Luke; when she played with and protected her daughter; when she had a job, money of her own, and access to knowledge. But all of that is gone now....Funny, unexpected, horrifying, and altogether convincing, The Handmaid's Tale is at once scathing satire, dire warning, and tour de force.
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Brave and Visionary
At the time of this writing there were already operating in the US various sects that might be considered precursors of Gilead. While there appear no further movement in this direction by individual societies, the country as a whole is swinging this way, which is a very chilling thought. The character development is very minimal and I didn’t identify with any of them. When one gets wiped out it’s like who else is next. Nevertheless, definitely worth a read. Read more
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