Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics) Review

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paints's Review of Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale (Contemporary Classics)

12th Aug 2005

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Good Points

very original.

Bad Points

unrealsitic, weak characters and a poor ending

General Comments

I am studying A handsmaid's Tale at A Level. After reading the book twice I have found it very hard to understand why the book has gained such widespread acclaim. I found the plot too unrealistic to be threatening or thought provoking and the characters very hard to empathise with. Although I understand why Atwood structured the book in the way she did, to show erratic thought and such; I find it an uncomfortable read. The ending also leaves much to be desired.

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