crispfrijoles's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
miranda_is_currently_reading's review against another edition
5.0
By far the most terrifying book I've ever read.
dorin_love's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
jarichan's review against another edition
3.0
Ein Buch an dem man, obwohl schon 1985 erschienen, nun nicht mehr vorbeikommt. Und ich bin froh, es nun auch endlich gelesen zu haben.
Für mich persönlich war es nicht gerade DAS Highlight, wie für viele andere Leser, aber ich anerkenne die Brisanz des Inhaltes. Eigentlich war es vor allem der Schreibstil, der mir nicht zugesagt hat. Zu gewollt literarisch. Dies kann jedoch gut an der Übersetzung liegen, sodass ich Atwood gerne noch mal im Original ausprobieren möchte.
Ansonsten muss ich noch erwähnen, dass ich auf keinen Fall in solch einer Welt leben möchte. Das ist ja schauderhaft.
Für mich persönlich war es nicht gerade DAS Highlight, wie für viele andere Leser, aber ich anerkenne die Brisanz des Inhaltes. Eigentlich war es vor allem der Schreibstil, der mir nicht zugesagt hat. Zu gewollt literarisch. Dies kann jedoch gut an der Übersetzung liegen, sodass ich Atwood gerne noch mal im Original ausprobieren möchte.
Ansonsten muss ich noch erwähnen, dass ich auf keinen Fall in solch einer Welt leben möchte. Das ist ja schauderhaft.
allisonz6's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heartofgoldink24's review against another edition
4.0
The Handmaid's Tale was a thrilling tale of a dystopia that isn't as far-fetched as one would think. Written in a way that is both reflective and personal, Atwood has created a story that makes the reader think about how modern Western society functions in comparison to previous times. The changes from a relatively liberal country to one that is more conservative with the social rules and norms is analyzed thoroughly throughout the novel.
A definite read for those who like to speculate about how the world used to be and could still be.
A definite read for those who like to speculate about how the world used to be and could still be.
mariatheresahqs's review against another edition
4.0
Fim do livro... não sei se o odeio por ter frustrado minhas expectativas, ou se o reconheço como grande obra por sua ousadia visceral em atacar tudo que defendo em seu uso de psicologia reversa.
moomoo13's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0