Beskrivelse
The Republic of Gilead reduces Offred to a single purpose: reproduction. Stray from this path, and she faces hanging or a slow death from radiation sickness. Yet, even under such harsh control, desire persists-both hers and that of the two men crucial to her fate.
A gripping portrayal of a dystopian future where control clashes with human desire.
In Gilead, Offred's existence is strictly defined by her role as a breeder. Any resistance leads to brutal punishment, including public execution or exile to a deadly, irradiated wasteland.
Despite the oppressive regime, the story reveals how desire cannot be completely suppressed. Offred’s fate is intertwined with two men whose feelings and intentions are just as significant as her own.
Margaret Atwood masterfully combines sharp irony, wit, and keen insight to craft a chilling vision of twenty-first century America, making this novel a powerful and unforgettable read.
Yderligere information
| Serie | The Handmaids Tale |
|---|---|
| Forfatter(e) | Margaret Atwood |
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Vintage |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781784874872 |
| ISBN-10 | 1784874876 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 320 |
| Genveje | The Handmaids Tale - Bøger |
| Tags | The Handmaid's Tale, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
