The Handmaid's Tale

by Margaret Atwood | Literature & Fiction |
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Registered by BizzyB of Derby, not specified not specified on 6/6/2004
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Journal Entry 1 by BizzyB from Derby, not specified not specified on Sunday, June 6, 2004
I found this book compulsive reading, it is no exaggeration to say I couldn't put it down.

Set in America after a regime change, society has changed beyond recognition as war amd a now encapsulated society dictated by extreme religious belief sees people designated roles for their life.

Given low birth rates and high infertility, groups of fertile, viable women are given the role of handmaids. Protected, removed and controlled, these women are literally vessels sent to serve the high ranking officials in a bid to reproduce healthy children. In a world where women are no longer permitted to read, write or freely communicate, we follow one handmaid's story as she recounts her life as a handmaid and her memories of life before the regime.

The writing flows and even with flashbacks, it is an extremely easy yet thoroughly moving read.

It will lead you to question morals, society and freedom.

Journal Entry 2 by BizzyB at on Friday, October 29, 2004
Released on Friday, October 29, 2004 at about 6:00:00 AM BX time (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada) at Ashfield House Vets Waiting Room, Derby Road in Long Eaton, England United Kingdom.

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Journal Entry 3 by Caro1 from Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire United Kingdom on Saturday, April 30, 2005
My first ever, almost, properly wild catch!! 'Found' in the British Heart Foundation Charity Shop, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham. Although I've already read this, (it is one of my top 100 best reads) I couldn't resist picking it up. I'll try to find a good place to release it again shortly.

Journal Entry 4 by Caro1 at on Saturday, May 14, 2005

Released 18 yrs ago (5/14/2005 UTC) at

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Released at the Sheffield BXers meet.

Journal Entry 5 by beeofgoodcheer from Stowmarket, Suffolk United Kingdom on Saturday, May 14, 2005
One of my favourite Margaret Atwood novels. It's something I re-read regularly, so I've taken this to spread the word to non-Atwood types!

Journal Entry 6 by beeofgoodcheer at Sheffield, South Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, August 18, 2012
This has been sitting way way way too long in my shelves, I ought to get my own copy for my permanent collection and let this one travel free.

Journal Entry 7 by beeofgoodcheer at CoffeeLink, Neptune Marina in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom on Saturday, September 8, 2012

Released 11 yrs ago (9/8/2012 UTC) at CoffeeLink, Neptune Marina in Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom

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Happy trails, little book! I hope you have an interesting journey!Taking to Bookcrossing Meet, if not picked up will be left on the shelves.

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