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

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

5.0

Absolutely a modern classic. I reread this one to teach it for a Law and Literature class and it is every bit as chilling, horrifying, and captivating as it was the first time. This is one of those books I truly think everyone should read.
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