This week weekly geeks asks:
This week, tell us about a book (or books) you have been meaning to read. What is it? How long have you wanted to read it? And, why haven’t you read it yet?
When I first read this, I wasn’t really sure how to answer. I have several books on my TBR list, I also have a TBR to my son list. I could just post those on my blog, but I thought that might be kind of boring. Then I remembered The Handmaid’s Tale. I’ve been meaning to read this for several years. I want to read it because I feel it’s a Canadian classic and because, come on, who hasn’t read it? The reason I haven’t read it? I’m pretty sure it’s not really my kind of book. I’m not usually a fan of the whole dystopian future thing or the ultra feminist thing. I’m sure it’s a great book, and I know that Margaret Atwood is a great writer (I love The Blind Assassin and Alias Grace) I’m just not sure I’m ready to tackle this one quite yet. Some day, but probably not soon. I’m not sure it’s a book I can handle right now. (I’m pregnant and somehow it’s changed my response to what I read. I’ve not noticed this with my previous two pregnancies, but this one has been totally unique in every way!)
Anyway, someday I will read The Handmaid’s Tale, but I haven’t yet.
Tags: Margaret Atwood
August 24th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
oh! You should… Handmaid’s Tale is awesome! Read it earlier on this year, and it’s a very scary almost realistic dystopia, specially for all the women out there! I’d never want to live in the Republic of Gilead.
I have a Q&A style review on my blog, if you want to check it out.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I feel the Canadian Guilt on not reading Margaret Atwood – I’ve never gotten into her books though
August 26th, 2009 at 4:11 am
I loved it. Somehow this book made a lot of sense to me.
Weekly Geeks: Why haven’t I read it yet?
August 26th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I read The Handmaid’s Tale – it was my very first Atwood novel and I understand people’ hesitation to read it. It’s a dense book that covers so many topics – obviously, it’s heavy on the feminism. At first, the book scared me a lot – some of the images are hauntingly terrible. But still, I found the book to be enjoyable because it was such a powerful read. Atwood has an uncanny talent for really getting under people’s skin – it’s something I love about her, but I think it scares people away at first.
August 27th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I am going to be in the minority on this one, but I really did not like this book! I haven’t been brave enough yet to try another Atwood.