![]() ![]() ![]() The story follows Offred, a Handmaid in the new Republic of Gilead. Now, a new graphic novel published by Doubleday Books and Renée Nault brings the acclaimed story to life with a 280-page illustrated version of the now iconic story.įor those of you unfamiliar with the acclaimed novel (or the Hulu or film adaptations that followed it), allow my high school AP English Literature course knowledge to briefly catch you up to speed. ![]() Back then, fans devoured the novel but had to imagine what Gilead looked like, how Offred appeared, and how the most brutal scenes would have occurred. Published 33 years ago, The Handmaid’s Tale brought to life Gilead, a dystopian version of America filled with repression. Regardless of when the iconic tale came into your life, fans agree Atwood’s prolific prose weaved a compelling and impactful novel. Many readers, like myself, have read Margaret Atwood’s classic novel The Handmaid’s Tale both before and after the Hulu adaptation debuted. ![]()
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