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czoltak'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
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such a powerful story that still resonates today.
Graphic: Hate crime, Miscarriage, Rape, Suicide, Sexism, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Classism, Infertility, Religious bigotry, Torture, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Antisemitism and Racism
violet_viper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Moderate: Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Antisemitism and Homophobia
ieotter13'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: War, Trafficking, Toxic relationship, Torture, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Infidelity, Death, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, Infertility, Genocide, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Racism, Religious bigotry, Rape, Pregnancy, Suicide, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Antisemitism
tacochelle'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
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Classism
Minor: Antisemitism and Racism
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
alexander1776's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Slavery, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Infertility, Classism, Violence, Torture, Medical content, Rape, Misogyny, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, Homophobia, and Abortion
Minor: War
theimposter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Alcohol, Antisemitism, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Kidnapping, Rape, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Slavery, Torture, Murder, Sexual content, and Suicide
claireswale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, and Suicide
Moderate: Death, Antisemitism, and Miscarriage
pandalesque's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, Gaslighting, Antisemitism, Infertility, Child death, Racism, Miscarriage, and Slavery
annoyingtwig'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: Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual harassment, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pregnancy, Suicide, Islamophobia, Alcohol, Antisemitism, War, and Gore