A review by ninahuynh
The Handmaid's Tale (Graphic Novel) by Margaret Atwood

dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

Another book where I tried out the graphic novel first. I have heard of the premise of the book before, so I came in with some understanding of what to expect. As I read on, I started to understand the reasoning behind the third-person rather than just for narration sake. I found the ending interesting and gave me lots of questions. So was this like a diary or "retelling" of how a woman's life could have been in this era? Using Offred like the Jane Doe to narrative?

The art is good. I like the uses of a set of color palette and using certain colors to delineate the different factions of women in that society. 
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