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A review by ramblingbard
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It is a good "light" dystopian text which cleverly addresses many issues current societies, mostly in the US and other fervently religious populations that insist in mixing faith with politics, are toying with. I call it a "light” dystopian text because it feels somewhat one-dimensional, as if we were watching a theatre piece and we know that beyond the façade of the staging there are only wooden stands holding the props up.
Nevertheless, it is a good read and a warning for the trained eye. The issue is that the trained eye audience may not be the one that needs to read the warning, but those that would drive society to a similar end.
Nevertheless, it is a good read and a warning for the trained eye. The issue is that the trained eye audience may not be the one that needs to read the warning, but those that would drive society to a similar end.