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A review by unshelfishbookworm
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Classism