The Handmaid’s Tale - Margaret Atwood

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Condition remarks : Signs of wear on the exterior of the book, first page dog-eared, pages slightly yellowed, light moisture marks on the first pages

Summary : Faced with a drastic decline in fertility, the Republic of Gilead, recently founded by religious fanatics, has reduced the few remaining fertile women to the status of sex slaves. Dressed in red, Offred, a "handmaid" among others, deprived even of her name, thus puts her body at the service of her Commander and his wife. In the evening, returning to her austere, monastic room, she dreams of a time when women had the right to read, to work... By joining a secret network, she will try everything to regain her freedom.

First published in 1985, The Handmaid's Tale has sold millions of copies worldwide. A classic of English-language literature, this novel, reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984, describes a chilling daily life that has never seemed so close, reminding us how fragile our freedoms are. The series adapted from Margaret Atwood's masterpiece, starring Elisabeth Moss, has been unanimously praised by critics.

Genre : Science Fiction, Dystopian, Drama

Edition : Robert Laffont, Pavillons Poche collection

Format : Paperback (Note, slightly larger than a standard paperback)

Publication date : 2015

Number of pages : 522

ISBN : 9782221203323