"Hardhitting, engrossing novel about a young woman's dangerous journey through a near lawless U.S, and the philosophy she preaches in an effort to make sense of the surrounding chaos."
"If possible, an even more gut wrenching read. Our heroine's faith is put to the supreme test when radical Christian fundamentalists threaten her fledgling Earthseed community."
"Perhaps the most famous feminist dystopia, Atwood's book renders women mere breeding vessels in a society governed by right wing religious extremists. A frightening, thrilling, 'thinking' book"
"This book just blew me away. The breadth of the author's biological, cultural and anthropological knowledge is outstanding. Prescient? A most unnerving vision of the future."
"The ultimate feminist utopia - a completely matriarchal society. Take time to read this one carefully. It has the potential to reshape your ideas on everything from motherhood to mythology."
"Junior high school students meet the TV show Survivior.- with the aim being to kill each other off! Can a repressive future government use fear to turn us against our beliefs? A hard lesson learned."
"Can't really say much that hasn't already been said. I first read this book when I was 17, (now 22), and it changed the way I looked at the world. Read it."
"An oldie, but a goodie. Fear and persecution run rampant in a post apocolyptic society where even slight genetic mutations are work of the devil. Interesting ending - does it let the whole book down?"
"Can every aspect of human existence be reduced to scientific formulae? Nope, and that's the message we learn alongside our protagonist throughout the course of this book. Stunning stuff."
"If I'm being honest, the science in the first few pages almost put me off - very complicated! But stick with it - it's a classic for good reason. Don't forget to read the companion piece, BNWR."
"Not for everyone, but one of my all time favourites. Still retains a poignant message about the inherent dangers of science and technology found in a large majority of subsequent science fiction."
"I love the way this book looks at the function of language, both as a repression mechanism and as a means of alienating oneself from mainstream society. Fascinating, but it'll kick you in the guts."
"I'm halfway through this one, and I don't like it. Seems to go against the general opinion, but there it is. I'm still reading in the hope it gets better. I'll let you know."
"A beautiful book. Despite it's simplistic city=bad, nature=good message, the gorgeous imagery will really get under your skin. Great characters, too."
