kashvireads: book recommendations & more

episode 12: the nickel boys by colson whitehead

Question of the Week : What are your thoughts on police brutality in your country? How serious of an issue is it? Let me know on instagram.com/kashvireads or twitter.com/kashvireads . I'm taking a small break because of uni exams & to be with family for the holidays but I'll be back soon! 🤍

episode 11: how to be right in a world gone wrong by james o'brien

this week, I have two questions for you:. 1️⃣ How do you deal with close-minded individuals? 2️⃣ How do you react to learning something that you weren't aware of earlier during an argument? Let me know on instagram.com/kashvireads or twitter.com/kashvireads

episode 10: a man called ove by fredrick backman

question of the week: what kind of a person do you think you'll be when you're old? let me know on instagram.com/kashvireads or twitter.com/kashvireads

episode 9: 101 essays that will change the way you think by brianna wiest

question of the week: do you think that reading books can help improve your mental health? let me know what you think on instagram.com/kashvireads or twitter.com/kashvireads 🤍 looking forward to your answers 🙌🏽

episode 8: the handmaid's tale by margaret atwood

Question of the Week: Do you read dystopian novels? Which ones are you favourites? Let me know on twitter.com/kashvireads or instagram.com/kashvireads 🌐 The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood written in 1985 is a gripping novel set in the Republic of Gilead, a dystopian and chillingly mysoginistic society. It is a military dictatorship where the United States constitution has been suspended and media has been censored by a radical political group that believes in the limitation of people's rights (women specifically). ♀️ Offred (the protagonist) along with the other women of Gilead, live restricted lives. They are not allowed to read, write, own property, or handle money. Even worse so, their right to control their reproductive organs is snatched in the Republic of Gilead. They are objectified and treated as inferiors; Margaret Atwood conjures up an alternate reality in her book that is satirical but also a cautionary tale.  🗯️ Dystopian novels are often believed to be mirrors to a future where the world is dehumanized and to be frightened of. Atwood's novel does exaclty that - it will not only make you think but also terrify you completely. This isn't because of disturbing imagery; it's the setting that she has created and the bone-chilling atmosphere in the Republic of Gilead.  📚 When I finished reading the book, I was yearning the sequel because it ended with a cliffhanger. I'm really excited to pick it up soon because I've read high praise for it and I want to know what happens next in the autocratic mess of Gilead.  ⚠️ This isn't an easy read - it's pretty horrifying to read about a world where women are nothing more than their reproductive organs. Also, the narration is slightly complex because it keeps switching between the past and the present. Would recommend this to anyone who is into dystopian literature or feminist writing, non-fiction readers might appreciate this one as well! Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 #thehandmaidstale #margaretatwood #vintagebooks #dystopia #dystopianfiction #feminism #feminist #feministliterature #booksbywomen #atwood #readersofinstagram #bookreview #bookrecommendation