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A review by evaeyre
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
one of the most amazing books i’ve read in my life — from the moment i picked it up it was already a favorite of mine. Margaret Atwood is a genius telling a story that women have known in their hearts for centuries, of suffering and power and human nature. nolite te bastardes carborundorum.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Homophobia, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Lesbophobia