Gilead gets more and more bizarre. I keep wondering, how did it sink this low in such a short time? How did the will of what had to be a fairly small minority get imposed on the larger majority so quickly and so thoroughly? Who designed all those dresses and uniforms? Whose house are the […]
This week’s episode of The Handmaid’s Tale, entitled “Night,” is not only the season finale, it’s the season’s finest. In what’s been a truly excellent adaptation of an important book, this episode will leave you throwing things at your TV and sobbing on the floor. First, the official synopsis: Serena Joy confronts Offred and the Commander. […]
First, let’s all give a big cheer of “Under His Eye!” Hulu announced today that they have renewed Handmaid’s Tale for a second season! It will be fascinating to see where they can go with this small book. So far, I’m really impressed with the additions and extrapolations, and I’m enjoying – and am horrified […]
Just over 30 years ago, a small book was published that made a big impact on me. I’m sure I read it shortly after it was published, and it’s stayed with me for years. With the paperback coming in at just over 300 pages, it wasn’t the longest book I’ve read, but The Handmaid’s Tale […]
