It's not about Islam. If that's what you thought, I suggest a second read, this time paying more attention?
"Atwood herself has acknowledged that the Islamic Revolution in Iran, which took place in 1978-79, was a direct inspiration for her novel."
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"Atwood herself has acknowledged that the Islamic Revolution in Iran, which took place in 1978-79, was a direct inspiration for her novel."
https://www.patreon.com/DarvishIntelligence/posts/handmaids-...