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trvshbvt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
charlierose22's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
ryantlabee's review against another edition
5.0
There's a reason this is a classic. So wonderful and terrifying.
kenziemick's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
laurenjarvis's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
chesleyanne's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
oofym's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
humaneater's review against another edition
4.0
I am left without words, but one comes to mind: is brilliant.
yrc's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of the most diffecult books I've ever read in terms of the tone and the subject. It takes a while to get into Offred's naration and identify with her. However, it's remarkable that this book was written in the 80's and is still extremely relevant today. I think Atwood's idea is a deeply frightening yet emotionally moving one. A good book is one that makes you think.
All in all despite the fragmented writing and slow pace I thought the book deserved its praises and impacted my perception of human nature.
All in all despite the fragmented writing and slow pace I thought the book deserved its praises and impacted my perception of human nature.