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A review by bookmhale
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
4.0
4.2/5
As a woman, this was perhaps one of the scariest books I have ever read. Not because it had an absurd number of hair-raising moments or horrific scenes (though there are some mentioned), but because of how close to future reality this story portrays. This is a dystopian tale of a society that uses Old Testament biblical stories & principles to dictate how to govern its women in the extreme. Were there some parts that were a little far-fetched? Sure. However, as a whole and given recent historical events, entirely conceivable. And that is what is terrifying. Even though it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, I believe this story also ends on a note that’s filled with hope.
As a woman, this was perhaps one of the scariest books I have ever read. Not because it had an absurd number of hair-raising moments or horrific scenes (though there are some mentioned), but because of how close to future reality this story portrays. This is a dystopian tale of a society that uses Old Testament biblical stories & principles to dictate how to govern its women in the extreme. Were there some parts that were a little far-fetched? Sure. However, as a whole and given recent historical events, entirely conceivable. And that is what is terrifying. Even though it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, I believe this story also ends on a note that’s filled with hope.