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A review by asteri_mou
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Wanted to read this book for a while. Every time the topic of reproductive rights comes up, this book is mentioned as a parallel of what is happening or a warning of what is/could come. For me, I saw similarities between how Gilead started and the recent/current political landscape of American Politics. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the looming potential of Project 2025, Atwood's book still serves as a warning of the potential dystopia that could be created.
The writing of the book is good, of course. No comments.
The storyline wasn't as "exciting" (wrong word choice) as I had hoped or expected based on what I've heard about the book and therefore it was hard to grasp my attention at times. That being said, I prefer this over some 'single-handed heroine story' that often comes in dystopian novels.
The writing of the book is good, of course. No comments.
The storyline wasn't as "exciting" (wrong word choice) as I had hoped or expected based on what I've heard about the book and therefore it was hard to grasp my attention at times. That being said, I prefer this over some 'single-handed heroine story' that often comes in dystopian novels.