Comments on: The Handmaid’s Tale – Book Review

By: Devourer of Books » When She Woke by Hillary Jordan – Book Review

Devourer of Books » When She Woke by Hillary Jordan – Book Review — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:09:27 +0000

[...] Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter and Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale had a slightly futuristic baby, it would be When She Woke. Jordan makes it quite clear that this is [...]

By: Quick Reminder! Classic Reads Book Club! « Devourer of Books

Quick Reminder! Classic Reads Book Club! « Devourer of Books — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:28:36 +0000

[...] this quarter is “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. I thought this book was fantastic when I read it a couple of years ago, and I can’t wait to get started reading it [...]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:10:04 +0000

I am currently reading this book as part of banned books week, well I started it last week but was unable to finish it. I agree with a lot of what you were saying in this review of the book. I find this book very interesting and disturbing. The thought of this someday happening frightens me but I can also see how it might be possible in the future especially with the way the world is now.

By: Devourer of Books » Blog Archive » Banned Books Week Spotlight - The Handmaid’s Tale

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:02:13 +0000

[...] My thoughts: I thought this was a brilliant book that achieved dystopian eeriness in a way not even 1984 managed. You can see my full review here. [...]

By: Devourer of Books » Blog Archive » Read-Athon Book Pile

Devourer of Books » Blog Archive » Read-Athon Book Pile — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:42:27 +0000

[...] Girls by Margaret Atwood – I adored Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (my review) so I picked up this book of short stories. It seems like short stories would be good for the [...]

By: rantsandreads

rantsandreads — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:02:35 +0000

I really liked that you could see the dystopian world forming, instead of being set in that world right off the bat. It was interesting seeing women go from being on equal footing with them, to losing all their power, then gaining a different kind of independence.

By: MeganBritt

MeganBritt — Tue, 20 May 2008 00:34:40 +0000

It is brilliant in its disturbing quality, though, I think. And the rest of her stuff is excellent, too. And, if you like her, chances are you will like Iris Murdoch, as well, specifically “The Bell” if you haven’t read it. You should check that out, too.

By: Devourer of Books

Devourer of Books — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:15:23 +0000

It is a fantastically written book, but I could definitely see the world she has created not being for everyone, it really is pretty disturbing.

By: kegsoccer

kegsoccer — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:10:06 +0000

I’ve heard of this but never actually read a summary or review. I can now say, however, that I don’t think I would like this. Just hearing about how Offred has to live… I guess it’s just not my cup of tea. Glad you enjoyed it though