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A review by sharlapeggy
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I liked the format of this book. Slow to start but grips you. Nothing like the TV series, 10x better than the TV series (as always!)
Graphic: Infertility, Rape, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Miscarriage, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Hate crime, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Confinement, and Abortion