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readerorwateva'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
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Miscarriage
seapotatohowisitalrtaken'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? No
3.5
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Blood, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Vomit, and War
kaladinstormstressed'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Infertility, Miscarriage, Abortion, and War
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: Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Torture, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and War
lily_kruse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
megb64's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Pregnancy
avery_hutchinson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Slavery and Violence
bertieboop'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, and War
sareidle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Gaslighting
jasminechocklettslee'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? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Torture