Content Warnings
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Rape, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Infertility, Death, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
summary of 53327 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
tense 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 41%
challenging 40%
sad 37%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating
344 pages | first published 1985
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Description
Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her ...
344 pages | first published 1985
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Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her ...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Infertility, Death, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
summary of 53327 ratings (see reviews)
Moods
tense 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 41%
challenging 40%
sad 37%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 0%
lighthearted 0%
relaxing 0%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 29% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 3%Average rating