tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post7256630351969345580..comments2024-02-24T09:36:17.274+08:00Comments on Melody's Reading Corner: The Handmaid's TaleMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-53310142099423878102009-05-22T13:49:32.353+08:002009-05-22T13:49:32.353+08:00Ladybug - I'm glad to hear you're adding this book...Ladybug - I'm glad to hear you're adding this book to your TBR list! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-62848733423126999262009-05-22T02:55:48.938+08:002009-05-22T02:55:48.938+08:00This book is definitely going on my TBR list.This book is definitely going on my TBR list.Mari - Escape In A Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597584812785465678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-26949170531569269912008-10-29T13:07:00.000+08:002008-10-29T13:07:00.000+08:00This is the second book I read by Atwood so far, b...This is the second book I read by Atwood so far, but definitely it won't be my last! I've <I>Oryx and Crake</I> in my pile so I'm looking forward to reading it. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-68047330304969435512008-10-28T22:18:00.000+08:002008-10-28T22:18:00.000+08:00I did love this book, but I can see why you are he...I did love this book, but I can see why you are hesitant to say you liked or disliked it. Atwood has become one of my favourite authors and I hope you read more by her in the future. Oryx and Crake is definitely worth a read among her many great novels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-58580688843992812982008-10-28T15:29:00.000+08:002008-10-28T15:29:00.000+08:00Iliana - I share your thoughts. I haven't read Cat...Iliana - I share your thoughts. I haven't read <I>Cat's Eye</I>, but it's definitely on my wishlist. :) <BR/><BR/>Trish - This is an extraordinary book IMO. The premise is so original, yet at the same time terrifying!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-76288901711534671512008-10-27T10:00:00.000+08:002008-10-27T10:00:00.000+08:00I read this one years ago and had never encountere...I read this one years ago and had never encountered anything quite like it before. I love Atwood's writing and would love to revisit this one someday. I know what you mean about the ending, though...Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-30789805267924805322008-10-27T07:17:00.000+08:002008-10-27T07:17:00.000+08:00I think I loved this book so much just because it ...I think I loved this book so much just because it made me think of "what if". It's a scary vision of what can happen. I read it a long time ago though and am actually curious how I would react to it now. Have you read any other Atwood novels? After this one I think Cat's Eye is my favorite. <BR/>And you do totally deserve the award! Hope you are doing great Melody!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-2422840028029483932008-10-25T21:57:00.000+08:002008-10-25T21:57:00.000+08:00Tanabata - I definitely agree with your thoughts.Tanabata - I definitely agree with your thoughts.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-59846221601144243822008-10-25T20:55:00.000+08:002008-10-25T20:55:00.000+08:00I can't say I loved this book either but it's cert...I can't say I loved this book either but it's certainly a thought-provoking, worthwhile read. It's scary to imagine that it could actually happen!tanabatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592550784537825632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-33177744524189788682008-10-24T08:40:00.000+08:002008-10-24T08:40:00.000+08:00Thank you, Julia! Long live to our friendship! :)Thank you, Julia! Long live to our friendship! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-32795621052516552412008-10-24T01:24:00.000+08:002008-10-24T01:24:00.000+08:00Hi Melody - you are the coolest blogger friend too...Hi Melody - you are the coolest blogger friend too! Glad to have you in my life :)Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327851309182088290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-51188382595864398132008-10-24T00:25:00.000+08:002008-10-24T00:25:00.000+08:00Kim - You're welcome! :) Care - I'm with you. :) I...Kim - You're welcome! :) <BR/><BR/>Care - I'm with you. :) I've two of her books in my pile and I can't wait to read them soon.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-10661871417644521572008-10-23T11:08:00.000+08:002008-10-23T11:08:00.000+08:00I loved this book because it made me think and the...I loved this book because it made me think and the writing was so good. I second what Nymeth said about the ending.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-87236386276248642652008-10-23T10:56:00.000+08:002008-10-23T10:56:00.000+08:00Great review and thanks for mentioning my review! ...Great review and thanks for mentioning my review! I think you are right, this isn't a story that is really enjoyable, it is frightening and that is the point.Kim Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15024112944002002232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-7865175350156060462008-10-23T09:29:00.000+08:002008-10-23T09:29:00.000+08:00Violet - Indeed it's a sad story. I hope you'd rea...Violet - Indeed it's a sad story. I hope you'd read it soon, and please do let me know what you think after you've read it. :)<BR/><BR/>Alice - I've sent you an email. Check it out! ;)<BR/><BR/>Rebecca - Thanks for the link! :)<BR/><BR/>Jeane - I love books that make me stop and wonder. This is just one of those books. <BR/><BR/>Jessica - This book is so different from the others, isn't it? I think it's good that the author write in a way that offers some thoughts for the readers.<BR/><BR/>Nymeth - Indeed it was! Although I was a little stumped with the ending, but I think it is appropriate since one could always hope, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Debbie - I'm glad you've the book! I can't wait to read your thoughts. :)<BR/><BR/>Shana - I know there are some readers who will either love or hate this book, but to me it's the reading experience that says a lot about this book! I hope you'd read it soon. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-48806779488202303532008-10-23T08:28:00.000+08:002008-10-23T08:28:00.000+08:00Melody, yours is the second review I've read of th...Melody, yours is the second review I've read of this book in the past month. I've added it to my TBR list. It sounds interesting enough for me to get past the fact that the ending leaves things unresolved.<BR/><BR/>Shana<BR/><A HREF="http://blog.literarily.com" REL="nofollow">Literarily</A>Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303029261460733363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-23911633659944179622008-10-23T06:50:00.000+08:002008-10-23T06:50:00.000+08:00I just bought this book yesterday. It's a bit ol...I just bought this book yesterday. It's a bit older, but has gotten lots of blog attention lately. I can't wait to read it.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299901133939166510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-71628929523561813382008-10-23T05:10:00.000+08:002008-10-23T05:10:00.000+08:00It was frightening, wasn't it? The ending worked f...It was frightening, wasn't it? The ending worked for me, but I completely understand being frustrated by it. I just thought that the uncertainty fit the tone of the story. And then that "lecture" added a hopeful note, because they were at a point in the future where Gilead was no more.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-79317967997012839732008-10-23T00:23:00.000+08:002008-10-23T00:23:00.000+08:00I read this book last week and thoroughly enjoyed ...I read this book last week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was a little disturbing but absolutely made me more grateful for what I have!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-35657344723533537462008-10-22T22:25:00.000+08:002008-10-22T22:25:00.000+08:00It's been a while since I read this book. I can't ...It's been a while since I read this book. I can't remember how it ended- I need to go read it again. But I do remember how much it made me stop and think, how Orwellian and outrageous it seemed. Almost frightening, if that makes sense.Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-5948650145694970272008-10-22T19:10:00.000+08:002008-10-22T19:10:00.000+08:00I also didn't like or dislike it: I just experienc...I also didn't like or dislike it: I just experienced it. There were things I didn't like, but overall, I agree that it was a powerful story I won't forget for a while.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://reviews.rebeccareid.com/the-handmaids-tale-by-margaret-atwood/" REL="nofollow"> My review</A>Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-49538014635280740952008-10-22T16:46:00.000+08:002008-10-22T16:46:00.000+08:00Forget about the book ban? I can definitely do tha...Forget about the book ban? I can definitely do that! LOL.<BR/><BR/>I saw the "Top Comentators" on your sidebar and I'd love to incorporate that into my blog as well. How did you do it?... If you don't mind you can email it to me at {teh dot alice at gmail dot com}. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!...Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-56760305063739185502008-10-22T13:08:00.000+08:002008-10-22T13:08:00.000+08:00This is a really sad story.But i would definitely ...This is a really sad story.<BR/>But i would definitely like to read it. Read and heard a lot about this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-20071502837286868042008-10-22T11:08:00.000+08:002008-10-22T11:08:00.000+08:00Alice - Thanks again! You're always so sweet! :) F...Alice - Thanks again! You're always so sweet! :) Forget about book ban, haha... I hope you'll find the book at the warehouse sale!<BR/><BR/>Laura - I so wanted to know what happened in the end! I guess the author has her reason for such ending. Oh well...Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30771807.post-18253113777055488532008-10-22T10:48:00.000+08:002008-10-22T10:48:00.000+08:00The ending was a bit frustrating--I want to know w...The ending was a bit frustrating--I want to know what was going to happen to her!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048221087572023485noreply@blogger.com