![]() One of the most moving parts of the book, for me, was the backstory of Lydia’s journey during the founding of Gilead. ‘I wondered what the Aunts would look like if you made them wear pink.’ p. And when it comes to the plot and the continuation of the themes set up so magnificently in The Handmaid’s Tale, I was left with a few questions: ![]() There were plenty of recognizable themes in the story – women’s rights, environmental degradation, and different countries turning inward to protect their own – although these weren’t always delivered with quite the force and focus I was anticipating. ‘You don’t believe the sky is falling until a chunk of it falls on you.’ p. I could read her prose just for the incredible playfulness of language, her exploration of the blurred lines between good and evil, and insightful commentary the contrariness of the human psyche. 73Īs always, Margaret Atwood is an observational genius. It was like lisping – as if God did not know how to speak clearly.’p. ![]()
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