The Handmaid's Tale (by Margaret Atwood)

*The Handmaid’s Tale* by Margaret Atwood is a dystopian novel set in a future society called Gilead, where a theocratic regime controls women’s lives. Due to declining birth rates, certain women—called Handmaids—are forced into reproductive roles, serving as surrogates for ruling families. The story follows Offred, a Handmaid who grapples with loss of personal freedom, identity, and hope while navigating a highly oppressive world. The novel explores themes of power, gender inequality, obedience, and resistance, serving as a warning about the dangers of authoritarianism and the importance of individual rights.