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This look at the near future presents the story of Offred, a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, once the United States, an oppressive world where women are no longer allowed to read and are valued only as long as they are viable for reproduction.
Awards
Booker Prize (Longlist — 1986)
Nebula Award (Nominee — Novel — 1986)
Audie Award (Finalist — Fiction — 2013)
LA Times Book Prize (Finalist — Fiction — 1986)
Governor General's Literary Award (Finalist — 1985)
Commonwealth Writers' Prize (Winner — 1987)
Arthur C. Clarke Award (Winner — 1987)
The British Book Industry Awards (Shortlist — Audiobook — 2020)
Otherwise Award (Shortlist)
Canada Reads (Nominee — 2002)
Prometheus Award (Nominee — Novel — 1987)
Prix Aurora Award (Finalist — 1986)
The Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (Science Fiction and Fantasy)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1986)
501 Must-Read Books (Emma Beare, 2006) (Science Fiction)
Notable Books List (1986)
ALA Outstanding Books for the College Bound (Fiction — 1999)
Waterstones Books of the Century (58 — 1997)
Waterstones top 25 books of the last 25 years (No 11 — 2007)
The Big Jubilee Read (1985 — 1982-1991)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1985