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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Paperback, 2016)
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She has only one function: to breed. If she refuses to play her part she will, like all dissenters, be hanged at the wall or sent out to die slowly of radiation sickness. She may walk daily to the market and utter demure words to other Handmaid's, but her role is fixed, her freedom a forgotten concept.
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This is a book to read when young - a compulsive, fierce and terrifying novel that you will not forget ** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ** Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon before you read the Booker Prize-winning sequel The Testaments NOW AN AWARD-WINNING TV SERIES STARRING ELISABETH MOSS 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. 'A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist' Bernadine Evaristo, author of GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER 'This novel seems ever more vital in the present day' Observer Includes exclusive content- In The 'Backstory' you can read Margaret Atwood's account of how she came to write this landmark dystopian novel.Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-101784871443
ISBN-139781784871444
eBay Product ID (ePID)223077925
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Handmaid's Tale
AuthorMargaret Atwood
FormatB-Format Paperback, Paperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral Fiction, Books
Publication Year2016
GenreGeneral & Literary Fiction
Number of Pages512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height188mm
Item Width129mm
Weight383g
Height188mm
Width129mm
Item Weight383g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMargaret Atwood
Spine32mm
Date of Publication16/11/2016
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 22 Jun, 2017Most favourable review
well written
This book kept me transfixed until I finished it, I couldn't put it down. An easy book to read that examines how quickly society can become very cruel. Women were treated very badly but the human spirit remains resilient.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Jul, 2019Most critical review
Not a book I enjoyed.
I had heard all the hype and decided to read. I did not really enjoy the book and don't know where all the hype came from. The story did nothing for me. I would not recommend this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Jul, 2017
Dystopian view of our future
I started watching the tv series and that led me to the book. So far it is compelling reading and the scary thing is I could see this happening in reality. Amazing book. Highly recommended!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Jun, 2017
Better than the TV series
Bought this book after the first episode. Whilst the series is good, the book is better. The underlying fear is much more real and it is easier to engage with the characters. It is the kind of book to return to again and again. A fantastic read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Aug, 2017
Saw the TV series but wanted to read the book
If you're buying the book because of the TV series you won't learn anything more but the book is 100% better because you really immerse yourself.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Jul, 2017
Great gripping read
I actually read this while watching the channel 4 thing series. But it is such a great book, very well written and I really enjoyed it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Jun, 2017
vy good book
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Sep, 2017
A Compulsive read
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Oct, 2019
Made you think
A very strange story with a couple of unexpected twists lreally enjoyed itVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Sep, 2019
Fast, good quality
The book arrived within the time specified and was in perfect condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
