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avpapato's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
That is, if you can stand how Atwood tries to end every paragraph with a poignant one-liner.
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death, Suicide, Torture, Medical content, and Alcohol
sophie42's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Infidelity and Abortion
melist6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Death, Infertility, and Suicide
Minor: Miscarriage, Abortion, and War
g30rgina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The story is not conclusive and the ending is up to the interpretation of the reader. This may not be ideal for those who like a definite ending. However I enjoyed the ending and feel that it fits with the flow of the narrative.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Suicide
gabbygarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Torture, Vomit, and War
kiesha's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War
coffeedumps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
No bc like how much are you willing to sacrifice to keep hold of your sense of morality??? Miss Atwood shoves that question right in your face. Legend.
Graphic: Murder
Minor: Suicide
anxieteaandbiscuits12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Confinement, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Minor: Hate crime, Infertility, Infidelity, Self harm, Antisemitism, Abortion, War, and Injury/Injury detail
beeping_librarian's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Slavery
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Infertility, Suicide, and Abortion
kerrence30's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Infertility, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Child death