The Girl from Krakow by Alex Rosenberg
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I have to admit I struggled to get through this book, it was long and really seemed to drag on in places. This historical epic gave insight into the Spanish Civil war, the rising factions in the communist movement, and of course the rise of the Nazis. Through all of this, the main character Rita was not especially likable. There were some parts I enjoyed, but overall this was not a book I would highly recommend.
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If You Ask Me: And of Course You Won't by Betty White
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the short and sweet book with rambling conversation from the affable star of TV. Betty recorded the book herself, which is what makes this little book so enjoyable. There is no plot, just random thoughts that Betty chooses to share about herself and her life, or really any topic that she finds interesting. What a great way to spend a couple hours.
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With all the buzz about the new Hulu series, I knew I had to read the book before I could watch any of it so I finally made the time and wow, this book is incredibly disturbing. The future that Margaret Atwood describes is horrifying, and her depiction of the personal story of one of handmaids, Offred, is both poignant and shocking. The ability of the regime to break down social barriers so quickly, and regress women to a state of only being worthwhile as long as they can bear children is frightening. This dystopian future is the stuff of nightmares, and Atwood's ability to share the emotional struggle of the handmaids is phenomenal. It is hard to say I would recommend this book, because I think only certain audiences would truly appreciate the depth of emotion and the nuance that fills these pages. Atwood is brilliant and a future where handmaids are possible should be terrifying to all of us.
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