I am returning from a very long hiatus with a review of an absolute classic - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. I'm sure not many of you have missed the major success of the recent TV adaptation of the novel, however I am on of those poeple who must read the book first. So I have avoided all of the hype and spoliers and finally dusted off my copy from my 'to read' shelf and my goodness am I pleased I did.