The Handmaid's Tale appears in 27 book lists

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The Handmaid's Tale appears in 27 book lists on Shepherd.

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The best novels on saving mankind from itself using elements of fantasy, from dreams to artificial intelligence

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The best fiction books that make the political feel intensely personal

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The best books that are critical of religion's view of women

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The best fiction books incorporating dreams

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