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The Handmaid's Tale: the book that inspired the hit TV series by Margaret Atwood (Paperback, 2017)
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She has only one function- to breed. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist', Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other.
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The bestselling dystopian classic that became a cultural phenomenon and inspired an award-winning TV series ** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER ** Go back to where it all began with the dystopian novel behind the award-winning TV series. 'As relevant today as it was when Atwood wrote it' Guardian I believe in the resistance as I believe there can be no light without shadow; or rather, no shadow unless there is also light. Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has only one function- to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs. Masterfully conceived and executed, this haunting vision of the future places Margaret Atwood at the forefront of dystopian fiction. 'A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist', Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other.Product Identifiers
PublisherVintage Publishing
ISBN-139781784873189
eBay Product ID (ePID)238534189
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Handmaid's Tale: the Book That Inspired the Hit TV Series
AuthorMargaret Atwood
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicTrue Stories, Books
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight234g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorMargaret Atwood
Topic AreaGender Issues
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 02 Aug, 2017
The Handmaid's Tale is a fantastic book, I first read it years ago, but, wanted to revisit it after seeing the television adaption, brillient.
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- 24 Nov, 2017
The Handmaid's Tale. watching the series on TV and bought the book, its gripping, more detail that the series on TV. Totally a gripping read
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- 29 Aug, 2018
Not as compelling as I anticipated
This is a classic and well written. Normally I read a book first then watch it on tv and the production dissapoints compared with my imaginings from the book. In this case, the televised version wins hands down because over several series it has the time and scope to expand on the original story. If I hadn’t seen the tv series I think I would have been a bit perplexed by the book. As a result the book was a bit ‘thin’.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Jul, 2018
Frightening police state
The book is a harrowing story about a self righteous police state. All the outrages detailed in the book have in fact happened during the course of human history. The story is told very well indeed and would be worth reading as an exercise in English literature as well as a warning of what might come. First class.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Aug, 2017
You won't be disappointed.
I watched the tv series avidly. The book is just as riveting and in fact helps to explain a few things better and it is useful to be able to put a few faces onto the characters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Aug, 2017
Good read
I was compelled to read this book after watching the TV series. I wanted to understand more about the plot which wasn't fully explained. This book answered all my questions although it was a bit tedious at times. If you enjoyed the tv adaptation you should read this bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Aug, 2017
Great read
Read this alongside watching the programme..which I would recommend as having watched the film or programme does help you understand the book a little better and gives extra depth to the readVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 May, 2020
Yayayayayay
Very good enjoyed watching it on tv I cannot wait to get stuck into the book so excitedVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Aug, 2017
excellent book thought provoking subject
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- 14 Sep, 2017
Incredibly strange
Reforms to the state of Gilead to create a patriarchal society. Hand maid Offred grasps for any rebellion she can in this riveting taleVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
