Handmaid's Tale
11 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 2 by ThymeWaits at SUNY Buffalo in Buffalo, New York USA on Wednesday, September 21, 2005
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The OBCZ in the Copier Lounge (Room 108)
The OBCZ in the Copier Lounge (Room 108)
We so enjoyed visiting our new OBCZ. Go Buff State!
I've already read this one, but I have plans for it.
I was surprised to see that this is one of ThymeWaits' books when I typed in the BCID (I must admit that I stopped reading all the release alerts shortly after the deluge started).
Well, ThymeWaits, thanks again and I look forward to swapping more books with you.
I've already read this one, but I have plans for it.
I was surprised to see that this is one of ThymeWaits' books when I typed in the BCID (I must admit that I stopped reading all the release alerts shortly after the deluge started).
Well, ThymeWaits, thanks again and I look forward to swapping more books with you.
This will be my first ring/ray. Yippee!
The Handmaid’s Tale book ray is starting its travels tomorrow. The shipping order is listed below.
- Please journal the book when you receive it and again after you’ve read it and are sending it on to the next person.
- Please try to read the book within 3 weeks of receiving it.
(I don't care if you need to keep the book for longer than 3 weeks, just let me know so I won't worry)
- Feel free to use the most cost-effective shipping method.
- PM or email me (there is a link from my profile) if you have any problems or questions concerning the ray.
- Enjoy the book!
1. kizmiaz (Portugal)
2. darjeeling (Portugal)
3. Elsita (Portugal)
4. conto (Portugal)
5. Libahunt (Finland)
6. Bulan-Purnama (US - Oregon)
7. mikopikotrain (Massachusetts)
8. mothertoboys (Rhode Island)
9. starrling84 (Virginia)
starrling84, after you’ve read the book you are free to do with it as you wish.
- Please journal the book when you receive it and again after you’ve read it and are sending it on to the next person.
- Please try to read the book within 3 weeks of receiving it.
(I don't care if you need to keep the book for longer than 3 weeks, just let me know so I won't worry)
- Feel free to use the most cost-effective shipping method.
- PM or email me (there is a link from my profile) if you have any problems or questions concerning the ray.
- Enjoy the book!
1. kizmiaz (Portugal)
2. darjeeling (Portugal)
3. Elsita (Portugal)
4. conto (Portugal)
5. Libahunt (Finland)
6. Bulan-Purnama (US - Oregon)
7. mikopikotrain (Massachusetts)
8. mothertoboys (Rhode Island)
9. starrling84 (Virginia)
starrling84, after you’ve read the book you are free to do with it as you wish.
Got it today, thanks morsecode. I'll start reading it sometime this week.
Let me start by saying that I had never heard of this author and book, it was mere curiosity that drew me to this BookRay and I’m glad it did.
This is a beautifully written book and a very good story. It’s very powerful in the way it describes the characters and the changes they’ve gone through in this new model of society and at the same time leaves enough blanks to make the whole thing feel even more real.
The way Offred’s story gets an outside perspective in the end just takes the book to another level.
It was well worth the reading and it’s well worth thinking about it, after all something like what’s described here doesn’t happen out of the blue.
Personally I feel the main idea here is “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum”… ever.
I'll be sending it along later today.
This is a beautifully written book and a very good story. It’s very powerful in the way it describes the characters and the changes they’ve gone through in this new model of society and at the same time leaves enough blanks to make the whole thing feel even more real.
The way Offred’s story gets an outside perspective in the end just takes the book to another level.
It was well worth the reading and it’s well worth thinking about it, after all something like what’s described here doesn’t happen out of the blue.
Personally I feel the main idea here is “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum”… ever.
I'll be sending it along later today.
My curiosity about this book was enormous! Unfortunately it didn’t match the idea that I’d made off it. Anyway this read was another step to made up my mind to “because everybody is talking about it doesn’t mean that you’re going to like it”.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing!
Delivered today to Xeyra who will pass it on to Elsita.
Thank you and sory for this delay, it was for a good reason...
Thank you and sory for this delay, it was for a good reason...
It's with me now!
Thanks, darjeeling!
Thanks, darjeeling!
I enjoyed this book a lot. Reminded me of Orwell's 1984 or Huxley's Brave New World, onde of my favourite books.
What can I write more about this story? You have to read it and I think it's one of those books that scares and makes people think...or not!
Thanks a lot, morsecode, for sharing it!
Happy New 2006 to all of you!
---> going to send this to conto, asap
What can I write more about this story? You have to read it and I think it's one of those books that scares and makes people think...or not!
Thanks a lot, morsecode, for sharing it!
Happy New 2006 to all of you!
---> going to send this to conto, asap
Journal Entry 13 by conto from Lisboa (city), Lisboa (distrito) Portugal on Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Got it!
Thanks Elsita, for sending it.
I'll start reading it today!
Thanks Elsita, for sending it.
I'll start reading it today!
Journal Entry 14 by conto from Lisboa (city), Lisboa (distrito) Portugal on Thursday, January 12, 2006
What a great read indeed!
Thanks a lot Kizmiaz, for telling me about this book and making me want to read it. It really was worth it!
Loved the way the tale is told, back and forward, making us want to know how it all happenned, what led to it... makes us wonder and makes us think...
I guess I'll be thinking about this for a bit of time, no doubt.
And, of course, thank you so much morsecode, for letting me join this ray and for the opportunity of reading this book!
Sent a PM to Libahunt a few days ago and another one today... just waiting (and hoping) for a reply now, and will send it along as soon as I get the address.
17/01/2006 - Sent to Libahunt today by airmail!
Thanks a lot Kizmiaz, for telling me about this book and making me want to read it. It really was worth it!
Loved the way the tale is told, back and forward, making us want to know how it all happenned, what led to it... makes us wonder and makes us think...
I guess I'll be thinking about this for a bit of time, no doubt.
And, of course, thank you so much morsecode, for letting me join this ray and for the opportunity of reading this book!
Sent a PM to Libahunt a few days ago and another one today... just waiting (and hoping) for a reply now, and will send it along as soon as I get the address.
17/01/2006 - Sent to Libahunt today by airmail!
Got it ^^
This book has washed ashore at the Lost Book Island after not being heard from for many months. This new arrival will be shown to a room and be allowed a bit of rest before being introduced to the many fun things to do here at the island.
All around there are books sipping cool drinks under shady palms while other books participate in a wide variety of beach sports. There is plenty of sand, surf and sun here for all of the lost and wayward books to enjoy.
It is hoped that very soon a new journal entry will come to rescue this book from the island and send it back out into the BookCrossing world so that it may continue on its journey. It is hoped that the new journal entry will tell all the interested parties where this book has been this long time and where it will be traveling to next.
All around there are books sipping cool drinks under shady palms while other books participate in a wide variety of beach sports. There is plenty of sand, surf and sun here for all of the lost and wayward books to enjoy.
It is hoped that very soon a new journal entry will come to rescue this book from the island and send it back out into the BookCrossing world so that it may continue on its journey. It is hoped that the new journal entry will tell all the interested parties where this book has been this long time and where it will be traveling to next.
I'm sorry this been taking so long. There's been some troubles. Still, this will continue journey as soon as I get the next person's address.
And indeed, this is was creepy but good story. No wonder it's been praised.
And indeed, this is was creepy but good story. No wonder it's been praised.
Journal Entry 18 by Libahunt from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Sent to mikopikotrain.
Arrived today! Will read and pass along...!
As I was reading this book, I couldn't help but think about it in terms of the time when it was originally written- especially since it seems that we currently live in the time when I'm guessing events in this book might have taken place.
Is this book still as chilling as it was 20 years ago when it was first published? Has it lost some of its power since we have evolved as a society? Or does the current social-policial state of the US bring new relevance to this story? Is this book a commentary on society, or human nature?
This is the second book I've read by Margaret Atwood and I pretty much felt the same way after reading the other book (The Blind Assasin)- way more questions tumbling around my head than answers or opinions. So inspite of the feelings of uncertainty/confusion, I am a big fan of her work and appreciate books that are truly thought-provoking.
Is this book still as chilling as it was 20 years ago when it was first published? Has it lost some of its power since we have evolved as a society? Or does the current social-policial state of the US bring new relevance to this story? Is this book a commentary on society, or human nature?
This is the second book I've read by Margaret Atwood and I pretty much felt the same way after reading the other book (The Blind Assasin)- way more questions tumbling around my head than answers or opinions. So inspite of the feelings of uncertainty/confusion, I am a big fan of her work and appreciate books that are truly thought-provoking.
Journal Entry 21 by mikopikotrain at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Monday, February 12, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (2/12/2007 UTC) at To the next participant in Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada
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On its way to mothertoboys! Travel safe!
On its way to mothertoboys! Travel safe!
Caught this a few days ago. I just finished a book so I'm going to start on this one so I can send it back on it's way.
Its certainly a book to think about. I'm not sure if I can really say I liked it. It left too much unanswered. I guess I like things to come to a close at the end. But it does leave you wondering.
On it's way to Starrling84.
On it's way to Starrling84.
Eeek! I'm sooo sorry! I thought I had registered this catch. I hope I didn't worry you with visions of lost books! It arrived last week and now I'm done with my last book I will start on this one! Thanks for hosting this ray!