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A review by kdz08
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

4.5

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.
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