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The Handmaid's Tale

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caoimheryan · 25 Oct 2026, 19:10 UTC

Trying to choose my next read and The Handmaid's Tale is in the running. Any spoiler-free thoughts on the pacing?

cianinwicklow · 26 Oct 2026, 08:10 UTC

Caoimhe, a book-club style conversation afterwards could be good, even when people disagree.

saoirse_brennan · 25 Oct 2026, 23:10 UTC

The Handmaid's Tale is one I am weighing up. Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.

grainneinmayo_89 · 26 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

Saoirse, yes, a spoiler-free discussion would be ideal. I am trying not to look too much up beforehand.

aisling.gallagher · 26 Oct 2026, 03:10 UTC

For anyone considering The Handmaid's Tale: This is the sort of choice I might miss without someone putting it forward.