Atwood has once again created a terrifying and horrific world without stretching credibility too far. The people and animals who inhabit this world are strangely altered: the reader gradually understands what has happened and why. There are just enough touches of realism to contemplate the possibility of this actually happening. A gripping read - it could not be described as enjoyable - which will stay with you for a long time afterwards.
(Annie Noble - bwl 28 February 2005 ) |
