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

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

her style of writing and the way she wrote the main character is so mundane, the way no author does anymore. i adore this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Classism