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jehughes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexism, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Rape, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Cursing, and Police brutality
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
booksjessreads'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? No
3.5
However, when reaching the mid-way point, I found myself being more engaged in it, mainly influenced by the fact that you work out what the Handmaid's are used for. I have found myself reviewing this at 3.5 stars because I didn't find the book completely engaging. I find the symbolism in this book is more interesting than the book and plot itself.
But despite having a lower rating, this is definitely something I will re-read because I want to completely and utterly analyse the hell out of it. There is so much symbology and meaning to this text and I want to take my time next time to completely uncover it all. I feel like after, my rating would probably be higher. However, from a first read with not much reading between the lines, this is where I have placed it. I do think it has much potential to be higher as I re-read and analyse the content.
Overall, complicated feelings with this book. However, if you love dystopian fiction, and can stomach the trigger warnings, then I would recommend this!
Graphic: Misogyny, Pregnancy, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, and Rape
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Medical content, and Infidelity
Minor: War
taylovestoread17's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Homophobia, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual assault, and Infertility
kennie'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: Death, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Child death, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Lesbophobia, Body shaming, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Infidelity, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: War
vee_the_tree's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Medical content, Miscarriage, Murder, Physical abuse, Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Rape, Trafficking, Violence, and War
faithsy's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Rape, and Infertility
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: War, Homophobia, and Antisemitism
ahaines18'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
4.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Infertility, Pregnancy, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Abortion, Rape, Child abuse, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
carlas97's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Murder, and Rape
Moderate: Genocide, Police brutality, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Trafficking, and War
mackwizowski's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Abortion, Ableism, Animal death, Miscarriage, Murder, Pregnancy, Racism, and Rape
rory_john14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Antisemitism, Biphobia, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Abortion, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Confinement, Infertility, Infidelity, and Misogyny
Moderate: Lesbophobia and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Racism, War, Child death, and Murder