Category - Fiction / Sci-Fi
Format - Paperback
Condition - Fair
Listed - 9 months ago
Views - 15
Wishes - 1
Ships From - Minnesota
Est. Publication Date - Dec 1986
Seller Description
Dystopian, scifi, drama - whatever you want to call it, this book has gripped the public mind. Original paperback, well-read, scuffed cover. Fair used condition for vintage book. Binding and all pages tight. Unique die-cut cover. See photos. First edition Ballantine Books paperback 1987.
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The Handmaid's Tale
ISBN: 0449212602
Publisher Description
"Splendid." NEWSWEEK It is the world of the near future, and Offred is a Handmaid in the home of the Commander and his wife. She is allowed out once a day to the food market, she is not permitted to r...
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PangoBooks readers have diverse opinions about this book, with many praising its powerful and thought-provoking themes. Some readers feel it presents a disturbing yet plausible dystopian future, urging its inclusion in educational curriculums alongside other classics like "Animal Farm" and "1984." Several reviewers acknowledged the book's ability to evoke strong emotional responses, describing it as eye-opening and deeply unsettling, especially regarding gender issues. While a few readers found it hard to engage with initially or felt it didn't live up to the hype, most appreciated the compelling storytelling and lasting impact. Overall, the majority consensus highlights its significance and relevance, urging everyone to read it.