Handmaid's Tale

5/5 ★

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is a haunting, thought-provoking masterpiece that feels just as relevant today as when it was first published. Set in a dystopian world, the book questions the dangers of our society on the future of women as we know it. The book is more on the serious side, because even in the context of fiction it contains hints of the world we live in today. It juggles themes of power, freedom, control, and resistance, in the end never giving the audience a complete answer. Without this tone of finality, the reader is left to question the direction of their own life, and whether they will do anything about it. Atwood's writing is a breath of fresh air; concise and straightforward, it makes the already confusing, nonlinear storyline easier to piece together. With all types of characters, ranging in shallowness, the book also comments on the roles we take in our society. This book can be taken in many different ways: a cry for help, a warning of the future, a testament to human rights. I think in these times it's a book everyone should read, not just for themselves but for the future of humanity.

Recommendation

Like I said, I believe reading this book is nonegotiable as it discusses the most important fears and possibilities of society in a digestable way. Anyone can get through it, and everyone must. This book acts as a mirror of society, forcing us to reflect on the nature of liberty in our communities. All I'll say is, prepare to be rocked to your core.