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Aug 15, 2019SFBookAddict rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One hell of a book. Not just the story but Atwood's writing and the way she crafted the story. I was not ready to read this when it first came out in the 1980s, and I'm so glad I decided to read it. It is an extremely thought-provoking story. I was completely absorbed by the tale from beginning to end, on the edge of my seat, hanging on to every word, anxious to know what would happen to the heroine and what the hell had happened in the U.S. to create such a disturbing, oppressive way of life for women. I don't feel it left questions answered nor was the ending ambiguous. To me, it's plausible that the U.S. could end up like Gilead, an idea I may not have thought 30 years ago. Thank you, Ms. Atwood, for writing this masterpiece and wake-up call.