audball1234 's review for:

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

4.25

dark informative reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I thought it was a very interesting novel. It has an agenda, but it was informative and interesting. I would definitely recommend this book to people who love true dystopian literature/political satire.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual content

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt

Minor: Cursing

Some of the language is vulgar, but this seems to be a plot device