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The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was the first book I read for school that I would read on my own. It is emotional, thought-provoking, and deeply powerful. Incredible societal commentary, especially after Trump and the attempted coup on January 6th.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy