Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

What better book to review on Halloween that one about an accused murderess?! This has been on my TBR for quite some time and I'm so glad that I finally had the chance to read it. Below is the synopsis, followed by my review which does contain spoilers. Synopsis "Grace Marks has been convicted for … Continue reading Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood →

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

Synopsis "In this brilliant sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, acclaimed author Margaret Atwood answers the questions that have tantalized readers for decades. When the van door slammed on Offred's future at the end of The Handmaid's Tale, readers had no way of telling what lay ahead for her--freedom, prison or death. With The Testaments, the wait is … Continue reading The Testaments by Margaret Atwood →

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

It is impossible to really describe the experience of reading The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. It has been a while since a book has affected me so deeply. Offred's story unfolds very slowly. We don't learn the specifics of what led to the collapse of the U.S. government, the rise of the Republic of Gilead, until … Continue reading The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood →

Headlife by Margaret Atwood

Inspired by Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man "Headlife" by Margaret Atwood is one of many fantastic short stories from Shadow Show. This story is great because you know exactly what is going to happen but you don't know how, so the anticipation grows with each paragraph. Quentin is the creator and owner of Hither! Ltd., a … Continue reading Headlife by Margaret Atwood →