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berrycedar's review against another edition
Initial thoughts: Read the first 15 pages. Writing style is not exactly unique. Minimal usage of punctuations and a high usage of he/she said through which Atwood tries to invoke a feeling like you're reading a play. Reminds me of someone, though I can't quite place who? Perhaps Orwell in some aspects. The main character has memories of a past in which she was freer: a similar trope to 1984, an important setting for dystopia of this kind- a past memory serving as a horror for the present experiences.
a_lowney's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
5.0
chedwards72's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
3.5
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
5.0
Reread this favorite just in time for the Hulu program. It's been 20 years since my last read, can't believe how relevant it still is...and how sad/angry that makes me. Still super in love with Atwood's writing and story telling. Amazed that this book is 30 years old.
caramel_sundae's review against another edition
I was genuinely interested in what this book had to say but... sorry no amount of wanting to be pretentious and read important books is worth a 3-month reading slump, and unfortunately this just isn't keeping my interest enough for me to keep reading it T_T
what I have read so far has been absolutely horrifying, though, and I think I will end up looking up the rest of the story because I really do want to know what happens... maybe I'll try the TV show? again, still interested in the story, but the pace is dragging so much that I can't do it anymore T_T
what I have read so far has been absolutely horrifying, though, and I think I will end up looking up the rest of the story because I really do want to know what happens... maybe I'll try the TV show? again, still interested in the story, but the pace is dragging so much that I can't do it anymore T_T
traumblase's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
aceinit's review against another edition
4.0
An utterly solid 5-star read until the ending takes an abrupt veer into new territory, which utterly shatters the narrative flow. The book would have benefitted greatly from ending before the "historical note." If you plan on reading this one, and haven't yet, do not read the "historical note." It contributes nothing to the story but, wow, does it take a lot away from it.