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maisieflorence's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: War, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Slavery, Police brutality, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Infidelity, Genocide, Suicide, Sexism, Confinement, Kidnapping, Infertility, Gun violence, Drug use, Death, Rape, Torture, Child death, Pregnancy, Murder, Racism, and Abortion
annoyedhumanoid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
it's definitely white feminism, with racism in this religious-extremist totalitarian regime only mentioned once, in passing, at the very end. compared to another modern classic published just two years later, Beloved, it's kind of embarrassing.
cover design review: ★★★★☆. instant one-star deduction for having author's name larger than the title (sorry Margaret Atwood), and this is especially egregious; the title is relatively tiny. we all know minimalism has become excessive but i really like this one. the centering of the title is very satisfying, with approximately equal overhang of "HANDMAID'S" on either side of the dress. and the best part, get ready for your mind to be blown: see that dot in front of the Handmaid's head? it's the eye of a face in profile looking to the left hidden in the negative space. genius
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicide, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Classism, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Trafficking, Violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Rape, Infidelity, Misogyny, Infertility, Murder, Sexual violence, and Torture
Moderate: Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cursing, Mass/school shootings, Antisemitism, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Animal death, Mental illness, Animal cruelty, Blood, Drug use, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Child death
Minor: Abortion, Medical content, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, Eating disorder, Excrement, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Racism, War, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, and Vomit
sandy_21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Confinement, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Rape, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Drug use, Transphobia, Death, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Abortion, Medical content, and Miscarriage
calthapalustris's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Violence
Moderate: Murder, Body horror, Death, and Misogyny
Minor: Blood, Medical content, Drug use, and Miscarriage
bibliophilemama's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, and Suicide
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, and Violence
lo0o0o0tte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Minor: Abortion, Antisemitism, Drug use, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, and Suicide
rwat's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion, Blood, and Drug use
valyn_grebe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Misogyny
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Infertility, and Rape
Minor: Blood, Child death, Drug use, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Gun violence
dsaiz's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infertility, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Medical content, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, and Physical abuse