The Handmaid’s Tale

Hulu's announcement of The Handmaid's Tale series and the book strategically positioned in my favorite book store prompted me to buy and read this 1986 publication. I wanted to read the original story before viewing today's interpretation. This book surprised me. How I missed the "hubbub" about this publication when it originally was launched is beyond me.

The reader is plunged into a society where woman can't read, aren't allow to work, and all women are placed in a caste system. It is a must read for all teenagers and their mothers (great material for discussions).  

Yet this dystopian theme attracts readers of all ages. It is a tightly written. It is a reminder of what happens when a culture despairs and looks for security in lock step rules and societal roles where the slightest deviation is punishable by death. 

I enjoyed the book. This story offers the opportunity for lively book club conversations.