The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood: A Book Review Genre: Literary Fiction Atwood writes an interesting remark on life, government totalitarianism, and ignorance of society in her book, The Handmaid’s Tale. Surrounding the narrator, Offred, throughout the story Atwood continuously has the reader guessing on what was going to happen. It is worth noting that … Continue reading Historic but Fiction
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The Handmaid’s Tale: Last Update
I fell behind on reading The Handmaid's Tale so please excuse this late update with most of the book jumbled together. The actual full review will be up on Sunday as per usual. Chapters 14 to End Discussion I feel like Boshra Rasti definitely was inspired by Atwood's story. The parallels between the two are … Continue reading The Handmaid’s Tale: Last Update
Handmaid’s Tale Update 2
Chapters 8-13 Discussion Still feeling major 1984 vibes, but not as much as Chapters 1 through 7. I am no longer getting déjà vu of AHS either – but seriously, AHS writers should take notes. I read all of this in one night. I could not stand to put the book down. I can now … Continue reading Handmaid’s Tale Update 2
Handmaid’s Tale Update 1
I meant to write something Sunday, but completely forgot so..... Chapters 1-7 Discussion I am feeling some major 1984 vibes here while also getting a deja vu of American Horror Story. Why towards the AHS? No idea. 1984 because of the continuous reference of everyone being watched. My questions are: is abortion illegal? have there … Continue reading Handmaid’s Tale Update 1