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A review by evaeyre
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
one of the most amazing books i’ve read in my life — from the moment i picked it up it was already a favorite of mine. Margaret Atwood is a genius telling a story that women have known in their hearts for centuries, of suffering and power and human nature. nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
Graphic: Sexism, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, Sexual content, Violence, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Rape, War, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Suicide, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Infertility, Death, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Infidelity, and Confinement
Minor: Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Antisemitism