A review by ellahaugdahl
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

i had to read the handmaid's tale for school, and it was brutal. i have never read a book about something so cruel. even though this book is pure fiction, i am sure something similar happens today in modern society. the handmaid's tale wakes many feelings, and you understand how uncomfortable and different you become with no control over yourself and your body. 
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an important book everybody should read, even though it is written in a hard way and include many details and world building.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Rape, Self harm, Murder, and War

Minor: Body shaming, Miscarriage, Blood, and Death of parent