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The Handmaid's Tale

By Margaret Atwood
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is set in a dystopian future where a theocratic regime has overthrown the United States government. The society is structured in strict hierarchies, and women are subjugated, with their identities defined by their roles in service of the state. The narrative follows Offred, a handmaid whose sole purpose is to bear children for the ruling class, as she navigates the oppressive reality while yearning for freedom and autonomy.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking dystopian tales that explore themes of power, gender, and freedom. Atwood's narrative offers a gripping look at a totalitarian society and the resilience of the human spirit. It's a compelling read for those intrigued by speculative fiction with a sharp social commentary.

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'I believe in the resistance as I believe there can be no light without shadow; or rather, no shadow unless there is also light.'

Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has only one function - to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs.

Masterfully conceived and executed, this haunting vision of the future places Margaret Atwood at the forefront of dystopian fiction.

'As relevant today as it was when Atwood wrote it... no television event has hit such a nerve ...' Guardian

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The Handmaid's Tale is praised as a chilling yet powerful feminist story that is both compelling and profoundly moral. Critics highlight its compulsive readability, sharp perceptions, and sardonic wit, while reflecting on its vivid, intense, and potentially prophetic nature.

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Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

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Weight: 453g

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