When not comparing to the original book, this is quite a wonderful book. Unfortunately it is hard to think of it outside of its legendary predecessor. Seeing the inner workings of Gilead from other perspectives was very interesting though. 

Not feeling it rn. 

Coming off the heels of Lovers and Gamblers, which was a plodding mess filled with miserable characters, this was a joy. Nearly novella length, the plot moved at a breakneck pace, the debauchery didn’t take away from the story, and the characters were fun to be around. 

Drags on forever. I don’t know how much salacious sex I can read with no plot. 

A beautiful gripping tale of how hypocrisy and dishonesty affects everyone tangentially touched by it, and also one weirdo’s philosophical ramblings.