I am a very slow reader but found this book ea...sy to get through. It has plenty of interesting themes running through it, good character development and a very unique plot-line that kept me interested.
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What detracted from the story was the total lack of punctuation. ...This meant that I often had to re-read passages once it became apparent that what I was reading was dialogue. The story itself was interesting; the way it was told - not great.
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Atwood created a very human, recognisable... character. The flashbacks to her previous life bring home the horror of the way life changed and losses and indignities she had to endure. She makes a dystopian existence frighteningly tangible. a very compelling read.
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I had never heard of this book before, or 1984! But felt ...compelled to read it as I believe the content is becoming more relevant than you think. Reading the tale of one persons account of a totalitarian and patriarchal regime that inflicts pain and suffering on people who do not conform with total disregard for humanity. I very much enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
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I enjoyed reading this book and found it quite compellin...g. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that I do love a happy ending and this book left too many question marks for my liking.
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