Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Book: The Handmaid’s Tale
Author: Margaret Atwood
Genre: Dystopian Fiction
Rating: ★★★★★

I am a dystopian enthusiast through and through and had to therefore finally read this book. I went into it not knowing too much about it which I believe was a good thing to do for this specific read. Although, the start of the book was a bit confusing and I wasn’t sure of what exactly was going on I was very intrigued and just couldn’t put the book down because I had to know what was going to happen next.

The writing and story make it an extremely suspenseful read and I believe that to be owing to the fact that the main character is somewhat in the dark and trying to understand and make sense of her current situation as well. You’re taken on this quite emotional journey and although the book is centered around a very serious and saddening topic I absolutely loved it and would probably go as far as to say it will end up being one of my all-time favorite books. I just had an amazing time reading it and was absolutely captivated by the storyline.

Anyway here is the goodreads synopsis but again if you’re wanting to read this I’d recommend going into it without reading up on it too much:

Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her back once a month and pray that the Commander makes her pregnant, because in an age of declining births, Offred and the other Handmaids are valued only if their ovaries are viable. Offred can remember the years before, when she lived and made love with her husband, Luke; when she played with and protected her daughter; when she had a job, money of her own, and access to knowledge. But all of that is gone now…