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479 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871444
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2016
Description
Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has o...
Community Reviews Summary of 163,438 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
reflective 50%
emotional 43%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
mysterious 24%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, Death
479 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871444
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2016
Description
Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has o...
Community Reviews Summary of 163,438 reviews
Moods
tense 62%
reflective 50%
emotional 43%
challenging 42%
sad 42%
mysterious 24%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, Death