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A review by cursedcheez
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Margaret Atwood is amazing at describing emotions and thoughts. She uses the emotions to advance the plot. The ending fitted very well, but it was unsatisfying though.
Graphic: Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide