tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6287680725251375926..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-13234127449085710612017-03-10T21:31:10.825-06:002017-03-10T21:31:10.825-06:00I haven't read The Arrival but that's one ...I haven't read The Arrival but that's one that's been on my wish list for a long time. I'm glad to know you recommend it! The fact that Offred's life was so limited and the idea of having to live like that is very frightening, I agree. Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-43943301553917531922017-03-10T21:29:18.122-06:002017-03-10T21:29:18.122-06:00I'd like to think that's the case, that wo...I'd like to think that's the case, that women are too strong. The problem lies in the fact that it's mostly males running the government and in recent years there's been a push toward leadership by far-right, religious-backed extremists. I find that a serious concern for women. On the plus side, women are seriously pushing back since the recent election. <br /><br />After I wrote that, I realized it's mostly the ending that I've forgotten. I wonder why that slipped my mind so quickly. Maybe because I was glad to get it over with, so I rushed through the ending?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61533473667000289372017-03-10T08:59:44.611-06:002017-03-10T08:59:44.611-06:00This is one of the most terrifying books for me. I...This is one of the most terrifying books for me. I fear a cage above all. I feel like a similar fate is looming in the distance.<br />I had the same experience with Shaun Tan and The Arrival was my first book I read from him after getting it for my son. I thought it was so incredible that I went on a Shaun Tan kick and bought all his books, including this one!<br />Rebecca @ <a href="http://portsmouthreview.com/" rel="nofollow">The Portsmouth Review</a><br />Follow me on <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/portsmouth-review-14403105" rel="nofollow">Bloglovin'</a>Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249423601362144632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-58474776963817237142017-03-09T22:57:07.545-06:002017-03-09T22:57:07.545-06:00I remember finding this an interesting read but, l...I remember finding this an interesting read but, like you, I don't remember much about it. :( I guess it's one who's details don't stick. That pic you shared is scary. However, I think most women are too strong, angry and hormonal to let this happen. ;) Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-89380763001780710342017-03-09T17:00:54.110-06:002017-03-09T17:00:54.110-06:00I need to reread 1984, although there are bits of ...I need to reread 1984, although there are bits of it that I still remember well, even though I read it pre-1984 (probably in the 70s, actually). What has really stood out to me is that "Big Brother" in our world is not so much the government as big business. They're the ones who are keeping track of our every move via phones, debit cards, and other electronic means. Of course, they're pretty much running the government, at least in this administration, so maybe I should backtrack that last statement. It's a good time to read the older dystopian books for a refresher, for sure.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-61180882282150455692017-03-09T13:12:31.062-06:002017-03-09T13:12:31.062-06:00As you said, I've read it but really it was so...As you said, I've read it but really it was so long ago I've forgotten all the details. The current administration has me looking as books I've read before like this one, 1984, Animal Farm and the like. I plan to re read this one soon. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.com