Is there a specific spot where The Handmaid’s Tale gets better? Is there anyone that doesn’t think this book is worth reading or am I that minority?
Is there a specific spot where The Handmaid’s Tale gets better? Is there anyone that doesn’t think this book is worth reading or am I that minority?
Try watching the the tv show. Maybe that would inspire you to finish the book. I love them both.
Just finished it today. Hoped it might get better, it didn’t. Daft solution to the sterility problem, in my opinion.
I’m maybe misunderstanding you, it wasn’t exactly supposed to be a good solution. That was the point. It’s supposed to show the horrors of a society where thought isn’t free, and where women’s bodies aren’t their own.
Yes I know, just being flippant, didn’t enjoy the book at all
I loved it.
Hated book and show ?
I loved it, but it can be slow reading.
It’s a slow read its alright, I’m that person that likes the show better ??
I agree
It was just ok to me
I wasn’t keen, think I was expecting more x
I read it back in the 80s and really didn’t like it. When I watched the series last year I appreciated it more. Not enough to re-read the book though!
I loved it but if you aren’t liking it, it probably isn’t going to be one you like if you continue reading
I loved the series on Tv I would imagine the book could be a bit slow??
i read it to the end but didn’t enjoy any of it
Gave up on it I’m afraid!
I’m so shocked right now. I thought it was as brilliant as 1984 and it had me hooked from the beginning. I love the author, I loved that it was a dystopian novel.
I’m right there with you! I want to like it, but just not getting into it ?
I am listening to it on audible though. That might be part of the issue too!
So relieved, someone else thinks the same! I kept reading it hoping it’d get better, but…nah, a bit disappointed really!
Some books you really try hard to like or even get through. Good reviews and a lot of hype, then you feel you must read it. Didn’t like it.
I enjoyed the series. I read the book after watching, I found it very slow
Its good to know that I am not the only one…I would totally watch the series, but we ditched Hulu because we weren’t using it and rarely watch TV.
I loved the series in the TV more
Distuburing..
Never read the book so can’t say but the show was awesome
Hated it
Tv adaptation is amazing , better than book
I agree
I barely made it 20 pages in and then cldnt take it anymore. The show is fantastic though.
I did finish it but honestly hated every minute of it
Boring
All I got out of it is that I need more guns and ammo.
Hmmm…I like the sound of more guns and ammo
It’s like marmite from what I’ve seen in other posts. I loved it and would probably put it in my top 10, but I think that’s the sociologist in me. I know a lot of people hate it.
Wonderful book. So thought provoking and more relevant than ever
hated it!
Wasn’t worth the effort
I really enjoyed it but had watched the TV adaptation first.
Loved the series, but still couldn’t make sense of the book so it was a DNF for me!
Finished it but didn’t like it.
Brilliant book.
I hated it but forced myself to finish thinking it would get better
I read it years ago and thought it compelling.
I didn’t like it
I found it hard to get in to, but I had to read it for English in high school, so it wasn’t a book I chose. It does have some good plot points though and I agree that it is very relevant nowadays.
read it 10/12 years ago, don’t remember how I felt, but the Hulu tv series is powerful as hell…and agree it is very relevant today..
I think it was so over rated. Nothing remarkable about this book.
I hated it but I left another page for saying such a thing because of the mean things that was said to me about my thoughts of this book. So it’s not for everyone but I have heard many say they love her writings !
Was ok. Wouldn’t rave about it.
I didn’t love it but have heard nothing but rave reviews
Didn’t really like how it was written. But so far alias grace is much better
I never read it. But many people say the show is much better.
I read it years ago and loathed it. Have not watched the series for that reason even though everyone raves about it!
Watching the show – which is not that great – so I can see why you feel that way about the book. Don’t think I’ll read it
Read it in my ? club last year. It was steady the whole way through, never exciting. The concept and overall picture were good. Looking back I remember it being better than it was .
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Completely agree. Loved the concept but just kept waiting for something really exciting to happen. I do remember telling u this ??
And you were right of course ⚫️⚪️ ???
I read it many years ago – too weird for me – not my cup of tea !!
Loved it. Tv series not doingthe book justice
Read it for a book club many years ago-couldn’t stand it.
Couldn’t really get into it by reading I did like the audio version
Hated the book, loved the series
Watch the series at my work place we are now all walking around saying under his eye. Everyone i talk yo raves about it mind you the main actress does it complete justice. Loved it