The Handmaids Tale (Read 5) in Book Challenge 2016 (52 books to be read in 52 weeks)

Just finished re-reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (324 pages). The Republic of Gilead is in it’s infancy. Offred, like other Handmaids, has one function - to breed. Any deviation from this could mean death. Time is running out for Offred though, she is on her third and last placement to a wealthy couple with no children to show for it. This was a reminder of the importance of women’s rights to their bodies, education, etc. What may happen when these are taken away under the guise of religion?

Worth the re-read every few years. I’m not a huge fan of Margaret Atwood, but this was interesting. I still enjoy the ending - open ended but analytical. Sort of made me think about what happened (and what I hoped happened).

Books Read This Year: 5/52. Total Pages Read So Far This Year: 1593