Fiction
Verdict: Not Worth It (2/5)
Overview:
This is one of those novels that you can't even avoid hearing about. I'm not usually a fan of popular English Fiction, but I thought to give it a try. Just FYI - I didn't see the TV series.
The novel is a dystopian version of society where class and gender determine social standing and who breeds.
What I Enjoyed:
The story was easy to read and only took me a few hours.
What I Disliked:
I understand the attempt at social commentary and feminism, but I was severely disappointed in this novel. The misogynistic cliches weren't anything new and I was again disappointed in a female author using them, even to make a point. There are plenty of opportunities to point out similar injustices in the real world, there really is no point in catering to sadistic wet dreams about subjugating women.
Summary:
I know it's popular, and people are enjoying talking about it, but that doesn't make it a good novel. This pseudo-feminism and women buying into the weird romance of this type of crap helps no one evolve. Not worth it in my opinion.
~Becky~
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