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By: LOWER 021
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2026-04-04 15:13:10 |
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Another book that received polarised views. Most of the group found it hard to get into, but once they were in most people found it both interesting and thought-provoking. Most also found the content quite disturbing, especially the misogyny and sexual exploitation. However, most people felt that these themes and others, such as the dysfunctional relationships, genetic engineering and viruses, were necessary themes to reinforce the warnings for humanity that Attwood so graphically gives us. Powerful creative writing. |
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By: WAITAT 004
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2022-02-16 12:10:06 |
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For most of us the subject matter was too heavy/unpleasant. We did, however, appreciate her writing style. |
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By: CHCH 099
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2022-02-16 12:08:19 |
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The group as a whole enjoyed the book. Its futuristic views, and some present day happenings, were food for in depth discussion. We enjoyed the prose and style of Margaret Atwood, and felt she was a very clever writer. |
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By: AUCK 158
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2022-02-16 12:04:15 |
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We had a very entertaining discussion about the book- the speculation in the story about the 'future of the world' gave rise to many more options and scenarios from the group members. |
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By: CHCH 095
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2022-02-16 12:01:20 |
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Most found the book thought provoking, and enjoyed the discussion about the consequences of genetic engineering. |
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By: CHCH 313
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2022-02-16 12:00:17 |
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The book was popular - a good one for discussion. |
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By: AUCK 385
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2022-02-16 11:57:35 |
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We absolutely loved this book. It provoked a very rich discussion. |
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By: TAUR 038
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2022-02-16 11:56:29 |
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Interesting book - divided our group. Some really enjoyed it, others found it too 'far-fetched' and bizarre. |
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By: MTCOOK 001
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2022-02-16 11:54:52 |
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Half the group liked the book, the other half did not. Good discussion however. |
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By: NELS 021
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2022-02-16 11:44:55 |
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This was a great read during lockdown, as it was very close to what could have happened. Scary!! |
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By: PUKEKO 007
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2022-02-16 11:44:00 |
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A little difficult to get into, but once "in" you were hooked. Quite unnerving, the similarities between Atwood's dystopian future and current events. |
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By: AUCK 376
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2022-02-16 11:42:09 |
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We felt that Margaret Atwood had an uncanny ability to anticipate Covid-19 - a virus which has appeared overnight and has the ability to spread voraciously. None of us really enjoyed the book, (although three were reading it for the second and third time), but we all admired Margaret Atwood's ability to inhabit the mind of young men, and to draw out analogies between contemporary fads such as online gaming, and the development of a sociopathic personality. |
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By: CHCH 515
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2022-02-08 10:25:24 |
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Hard to get into at the beginning, but gets better. Very interesting/imaginative characters. |
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