A review by morgan_07
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.75

A well written and intriguing novel. As someone who loves dystopian novels and learning about women's issues, this book was right up my alley - especially since Atwood has said that the events of the novel all take precedents in real world events.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Death, Grief, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Suicide, and Violence

Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Homophobia, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Suicide attempt