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Jess7
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“In this #memoir Ishikawa candidly recounts his tumultuous upbringing and the brutal 36 years he spent living under a crushing #totalitarian regime, as well as the #challenges he faced repatriating to Japan after barely escaping #NorthKorea with his life. #ARiverinDarkness is not only a shocking portrait of life inside the country but a testament to the dignity—and indomitable nature—of the human spirit.” #TBR #Darkness 📚 #ReadingResolutions

readinginthedark How did he end up in the work camp? I‘m currently reading Nothing to Envy, and the differing perspectives from different classes is really fascinating for comparison! 7y
Jess7 I have no idea. This one is on my to be read list. I haven‘t read it yet. That‘s why I have quotes around the description that I listed from amazon and put #TBR - it‘s a kindle Deal this month if you‘re interested @readinginthedark 7y
readinginthedark Oh okay, I didn‘t notice the TBR. I thought you were reading it now maybe. Thanks. 7y
Jess7 No worries! I wish I could help! It sounds like a really good memoir. I may have to move it up on my list. If I find out, I‘ll let you know @readinginthedark 🤗🤗 (edited) 7y
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Jess7
The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood
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#FallIntoReading - Day 14 - #ClassicsForClassicsHaters : #TheHandmaidsTale by #MargaretAtwood (sort of a classic - definitely iconic 🤷🏻‍♀️) 💕 This is a #dystopian novel set in a near-future, in a #totalitarian, Christian theonomy that has overthrown the US govt. The novel explores themes of #women in #subjugation and the means by which they gain individualism and independence. #TBR | Also pictured is my #ReadingLight for Day 14 of #AutumnReads

youneverarrived Great choice! 🙌I just finished watching the TV series not long ago it's one of the best things I've watched in a while. 7y
ephemeralwaltz Good choice. I loved the series too, @youneverarrived ! 7y
youneverarrived @ephemeralwaltz it was really well done! I didn't want it to end. 7y
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Jess7
The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood
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My pick for the 🔥#SizzlinSummerBooks 🔥 Challenge Day 18: #Futuristic is #TheHandmaidsTale by #MargaretAtwood

This is a 1985 #dystopian novel set in a near-future New England, in a #totalitarian, Christian theonomy that has overthrown the United States government. The novel explores themes of #women in #subjugation and the various means by which they gain individualism and independence.

#FreedomIsRelative #TBR #BooksIOwn #Hulu #AlexisBledel

mabell Great collage! 7y
Jess7 Thank you @mabell 7y
bookwormpropaganda I loved The Handmaid's Tale! I found it to be a fascinating, beautifully-written read. 7y
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