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initially I wasn't a fan of how it tries to paint christianity as something opressive.
But in reality this isn't what Atwood was trying to do.
It is clear that Gilead is a criticism of massive religous insitutions used as an excuse to control people. Such as the catholic church.
I think that there are some narrative choices that are hit or miss, for example I don't find the locations she paints to be particulary interesting. But all around it is definitely a well written, rich novel.
But in reality this isn't what Atwood was trying to do.
It is clear that Gilead is a criticism of massive religous insitutions used as an excuse to control people. Such as the catholic church.
I think that there are some narrative choices that are hit or miss, for example I don't find the locations she paints to be particulary interesting. But all around it is definitely a well written, rich novel.
If you have read the book
or the sequel
or the tv show I guess
I would love to know what you think of it!
