a true must-read. the dystopian society created beautifully parallels our modern world and is crafted masterfully. atwood has a way with words and it’s clear that literature is what she was meant to do. so much research and thought was put into this novel, i'm afraid to read the sequel because of the slight possibility that it won't do this justice. orwellian, candid, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down. 

edit: got a 5 on my ap lit exam with an essay on this book and will forever cherish that <3