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

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A friend recommended it to me and i was not disappointed. I liked the dystopian elements and although at times it was quite slow I had a hard time putting it down at certain points. I did like how the author ended the narration, but I would have preferred a less open ending.
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