Has anyone read the book The Handmaids Tale?

Question

author:margaret atwood
its a futuristic novel.
if you have read tell me what you think about it. do you like it? if yes then why?

Answer 1

i think the Republic of Gilead, is what the United States is fast becoming. offread may not wait long. Imagine the society in 300 years. Attwood's own Canadian backyard may have become a a home for handmaids!

Answer 2

I love "The Handmaid's Tale", even though it scares me more than a little bit.

One of the things I liked best about it is that Atwood takes the idea of women losing all control of their reproductive systems to a frightening, yet somehow logical conclusion. As you read, you realize that the crazy, mixed up world she envisions could really come about if some of the people in this world have their way, which is a tremendously scary thought.

It's a book that gives you an awful lot to think about, and I highly recommend you read it. I first read it when I was fairly young, and it was a real eye-opener.

Answer 3

This is one of the best books every written, I'm not usually into this genre of novel, but this one just blew me away. A friend a college recommended it and I have bought it for nearly everyone I know, Why do I like it? Because it's well written and it's believable, if you look at todays society and how the neo-conservative Christians are in power, you can see something like what Attwood describes actually happening. It's an excellent book. I read it every year.

Answer 4

I think it's quite good, though some people complain that the second half of the book feels like someone else wrote it. This is probably Atwood's most famous work.

I recently had the privilege to meet Margaret Atwood in New York City at a booksigning. She has quite the sense of humor!

Answer 5

I personally very much enjoy that book, and place it in the category of "great dystopian fiction" along with 'Brave New World', '1984' (who ever woulda thunk those cautionary tales would become blueprints for the modern era?!?!?) 'Anthem' and 'Farenheit 451'. If you feel like crying, you can read some utpoian future-fiction that failed to become in 'Stranger in a Strange Land' and 'Earth' (the one by Brin).

Answer 6

yes i studied it for literature..its very dystopic..and well it is interesting to read..especially about the classifications of women,how we can see the distinct superiority of males..however it stirs up a kind of indignant reaction cos the women are treated rather unfairly..and yes..it seems like a scary world to live in...i like it cos its able to make the readers feel the story..instead of merely just reading and thats it kinda thing...

Answer 7

Its scary, a thought of what might happen.

Also, they made it into a film so if you're studying it you might want to check that out.