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A review by debbiem226
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I have always wanted to read this classic, especially after watching the Hulu series and absolutely loving it. I was skeptical that it would be so closely in line with the show as usually not everything translates to the screen as well so many changes are made. I gotta say the series is pretty spot on and the book wow just wow!
There’s a reason that this novel was adapted and why no matter the time it’s still relevant and a captivating tale. Honestly the description of how America fell and Gilead took over is scary!!! Mostly because it’s believable and not so far fetched. The manipulation and fear driven take over…i don’t know I’d like to think better of mankind but it makes you question what people would do…what you yourself would do if faced in this kind of circumstance. I’d like to think I’d do my best to try and help others escape, if I myself weren’t taken. I’d like to think I’d fight for freedom even give my life if need be but if you’ve seen the show or read the book it would be easy to see how these characters ended up in the predicaments they were each in.
There were so many thought provoking quotes throughout this book that I know i will be going back and rereading. I normally wouldn’t read something after having already watched an adaptation but man am i glad i did. I think the most interesting part of the book is the end and the way it’s been years later and how this civil war is being discussed in a classroom. Isn’t that what we ourselves have done at some point in time, apt pupils in a classroom setting learning about and discussing the cruelties and casualties of wars and hardships in history, debating and conversing on how these pinnacle moments formed our present time. Such a great read will be recommending.
There’s a reason that this novel was adapted and why no matter the time it’s still relevant and a captivating tale. Honestly the description of how America fell and Gilead took over is scary!!! Mostly because it’s believable and not so far fetched. The manipulation and fear driven take over…i don’t know I’d like to think better of mankind but it makes you question what people would do…what you yourself would do if faced in this kind of circumstance. I’d like to think I’d do my best to try and help others escape, if I myself weren’t taken. I’d like to think I’d fight for freedom even give my life if need be but if you’ve seen the show or read the book it would be easy to see how these characters ended up in the predicaments they were each in.
There were so many thought provoking quotes throughout this book that I know i will be going back and rereading. I normally wouldn’t read something after having already watched an adaptation but man am i glad i did. I think the most interesting part of the book is the end and the way it’s been years later and how this civil war is being discussed in a classroom. Isn’t that what we ourselves have done at some point in time, apt pupils in a classroom setting learning about and discussing the cruelties and casualties of wars and hardships in history, debating and conversing on how these pinnacle moments formed our present time. Such a great read will be recommending.