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lyraggs's review against another edition
5.0
Al ser una novela gráfica me anime a leerla, conozco la historia por la serie pero no se si podría leerme el libro, es una distopia cruda y misógina donde se vive un patriarcado muy dominante.
En cuanto a las ilustraciones me gustaron, especialmente las expresiones de la protagonista, asi como los momentos en que pensaba su presente y pasado, son bastante buenos, te dan la sensación de impotencia, tristeza y enojo.
En cuanto a las ilustraciones me gustaron, especialmente las expresiones de la protagonista, asi como los momentos en que pensaba su presente y pasado, son bastante buenos, te dan la sensación de impotencia, tristeza y enojo.
nettles's review against another edition
4.5
There's so much to unpack and digest.
I read this after the Penelopiad and see parallels between the hanged maids in the house of Odysseus and the handmaidens, a reminder that oppressive forces like this have existed in the past. Also seeing parallels with the world today, in a time when JD Vance is a VP running mate of the United States, his extremism parading as if it was normal and mainstream. The real horror isn't the actual world of the book--which is genuinely awful--but the way it's too similar to the thought processes of some messed up people in power in the past and today. Horrifying. Well done.
I read this after the Penelopiad and see parallels between the hanged maids in the house of Odysseus and the handmaidens, a reminder that oppressive forces like this have existed in the past. Also seeing parallels with the world today, in a time when JD Vance is a VP running mate of the United States, his extremism parading as if it was normal and mainstream. The real horror isn't the actual world of the book--which is genuinely awful--but the way it's too similar to the thought processes of some messed up people in power in the past and today. Horrifying. Well done.
billyfasig's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
el_wheel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
alxlange's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
nikkimouse_16's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I loved this graphic novel. I haven’t gotten a chance to read the book yet but I want to.
The illustrations were beautiful and the story was excellent.
The illustrations were beautiful and the story was excellent.
conlibros's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
cadefritz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarazeen95's review against another edition
5.0
Haunting
This gave me nightmares, especially with this ethereal, water-color art. The text book was fabulous, but seeing those terrifying words painted was an experience. I don’t think I can get this out of my head for the next week at the very least.
This gave me nightmares, especially with this ethereal, water-color art. The text book was fabulous, but seeing those terrifying words painted was an experience. I don’t think I can get this out of my head for the next week at the very least.
mangoaggy's review against another edition
5.0
literally read this by accident but so excited to read the actual book now!