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salem0's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
so... i really wanted to love this, especially after watching the incredible (at least till s4/5) show. i do think this story has some powerful messages, an interesting concept, it's good at making you feel tense, and it really makes you reflect on how women's rights are like in this age- gilead brings to mind many current events that have occurred (particularly in 2022). i thought the ending was very thought-provoking too. but overall it just didn't do it for me. it's a nice enough book, but to me it wasn't very outstanding, and a bit dull in some parts. i appreciate this nevertheless, for its impact on modern lit and discussion of feminism.
edit: did a reread, 23/05/24
this is definitely better than i remember. the prose is actually so wonderfully written, if very confusing at times. the story of offred is so compelling, her story is one of the most human stories i've read in a while. i've boosted the rating in reflection of that.
Graphic: Sexism and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual content, Rape, and Violence
Minor: War, Torture, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Antisemitism
jessicaa_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Miscarriage, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Grief, Rape, Suicide attempt, Misogyny, Confinement, Infertility, and Hate crime
tea_leaves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Classism, Rape, Drug use, Grief, Body horror, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Violence
giulianalb99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Police brutality, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, Infertility, Hate crime, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Slavery, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, Racism, Miscarriage, Islamophobia, Body shaming, Animal death, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Death, Confinement, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Sexual harassment, Antisemitism, Abortion, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol
sleepy_yoshi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Infertility and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia and Suicidal thoughts
exbecks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence and Sexual violence
Minor: Religious bigotry and Toxic relationship
mikala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Police brutality, Pregnancy, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Confinement, Death, Hate crime, and Infertility
Moderate: Transphobia, Alcohol, Sexual content, Biphobia, Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, Blood, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic relationship
georgiesutton's review against another edition
3.5
Overall I think as a dystopia it was solid but as a story it was lacking for me.
Graphic: Suicide, Trafficking, Racism, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Infertility, Rape, and Toxic relationship
eni_iilorak'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
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Suicide, Slavery, Sexual assault, Sexism, Misogyny, Child abuse, Violence, Trafficking, Infertility, Toxic relationship, Torture, Rape, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Body shaming, Deportation, Mental illness, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: War, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Racism, and Antisemitism
kiapin28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicide, Self harm, Rape, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and War
Moderate: Body shaming, Classism, Grief, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Infertility, Slavery, Abortion, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Sexual violence