Take a photo of a barcode or cover
kdz08 's review for:
The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was great! Very depressing reading this in 2025 in the US, though. I liked the level of detail the author wrote in and the concept was horrible, but interesting and unique. I didn't really like the ending. Seemed abrupt and unfinished. Left me with lots of questions. That's the only reason I dropped 0.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Sexual harassment
Minor: Infertility, Rape, Suicide, Suicide attempt