Offred is a national resource. In the Republic iof Gilead her viable ovaries make her a precious commodity, and the state allows her only one function - to breed.
As a Handmaid she carries no name except her Masters, for whose barren wife she must act as a surrogate. But Offred cannot help remembering subversive details of her former life, her mother, her lover, her child, her real name, women having jobs and being allowed to read, fun, freedom. Dissenters are supposed to end up either at the Wall, where they are hanged, or int the Colonies, to die a lingering death from radiation sickness. But the irrepressible Moira shows Offred that it is possible to cheat the system...

# 242 of "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die",

A frightening and creepy fantasy of a possible near future. It is an amazing book, and I was really pulled into the story.

A highly recommendable book.

Thank you, notnot, for giving me this book. :-) I'll read it as soon as I get the chance.

To be read.

I tried to read it, but lost focus mid-way.

Donated to the 1001 library.

Thanks so much for your donation GronnLivsstil!

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