The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Paperback Book

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Rent The Handmaid's Tale

Author: Margaret Atwood

Format: Quality Paperback, Paperback

Publisher: Random House Inc

Published: Mar 1998

Genre: Fiction - Literary

Retail Price: $18.00

Pages: 325

Synopsis

A chilling look at the near future presents the story of Offred, a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, once the United States, an oppressive world where women are no longer allowed to read and are valued only as long as they are viable for reproduction. Reissue.

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Reviews

BookLender review by Bridget on 2011-12-18 10:01:00

Every one should read this book at least one. It is a very enlightening book that shows the world how it could be if we do not watch out.