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jess_mango's review against another edition
5.0
The Handmaid's Tale is one of my favorite novels ever and I LOOOOOVE graphic novels. So, of course I was super excited to pick up the new graphic novel version of The Handmaid's Tale that was released this year. I was NOT disappointed. I absolutely loved this book. So good! And, if you want to check out The Testaments (sequel to The Handmaid's Tale released this year), this graphic novel is a great way to get a refresher on the original story.
Definitely pick up this book! HIGHLY recommend!
Definitely pick up this book! HIGHLY recommend!
samk2u's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted to get a refresher on the book before starting the tv show, mostly to see if it was as crushing as I remember. This graphic novel was just the ticket. It is hauntingly drawn. The bleeding and blotching of color stirred up my guts. Beautifully done.
mirrorblackout's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rodrigoitao's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve read and reviewed Atwood’s novel previously (See my review HERE), so I’ll confine this review to the adaptation.
Nault is a Canadian artist and illustrator and her interpretation of Atwood’s novel is marvelous.
Her imagery is even more vivid and memorable than some of the same scenes as described by Atwood. I’m thinking particularly of “the Ceremony” where the Commander tries to impregnate Offred each month, or the scenes of Offred walking past the wall where “traitors” are hung.
She uses just enough text to keep the story moving and to explain the images. Of course, I’d read the original (two or three times), but I don’t think I would have missed much had this been my only experience with Atwood’s story.
The final chapter, called “Historical Notes,” is perhaps too brief, but certainly conveys the relevant information, and is less likely to be skipped over than in Atwood’s original.
I do NOT recommend that readers skip the original work, but this would be a great introduction or supplement to the novel.
Nault is a Canadian artist and illustrator and her interpretation of Atwood’s novel is marvelous.
Her imagery is even more vivid and memorable than some of the same scenes as described by Atwood. I’m thinking particularly of “the Ceremony” where the Commander tries to impregnate Offred each month, or the scenes of Offred walking past the wall where “traitors” are hung.
She uses just enough text to keep the story moving and to explain the images. Of course, I’d read the original (two or three times), but I don’t think I would have missed much had this been my only experience with Atwood’s story.
The final chapter, called “Historical Notes,” is perhaps too brief, but certainly conveys the relevant information, and is less likely to be skipped over than in Atwood’s original.
I do NOT recommend that readers skip the original work, but this would be a great introduction or supplement to the novel.
neo_isnt_agoodreader's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Sexual violence, and Sexism