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A review by valyn_grebe
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Misogyny
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Suicide, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Infertility, and Rape
Minor: Blood, Child death, Drug use, Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Gun violence