cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/2164461

I have been keeping an eye on this series over in [email protected] and was intending to link the discussions for SF titles that I saw. The Handmaid’s Tale is definitely an SF title that has seen it’s share of fans and detractors. It has been banned or attempted to be banned in many jurisdictions including Western ones.

What is the communities thoughts on this book, does it unfairly extend Christian philosophy into questionable territory or does it not go far enough? Is it pornography, and if so, why? Let’s hear your thoughts.

Bonus video: Margaret Atwood using a flamethrower on the unburnable edition of the book.

  • FuglyDuckEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    I’m kind of holding out for Marge with a shredder, for the inevitable shredder-proof version.

    • @[email protected]
      2•1 year ago

      That seems easy enough to make. Weave some metal thread into the paper or some such and you’ll jam most shredders handily.

      • FuglyDuckEnglish
        2•1 year ago

        Fine then. The programmable nanotech version, that just reforms itself and produces a pair of copies everytime its damaged.

        (Actually wouldn’t be surprised if trolling dumbasses is the reason we get the tech, heh)