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mk194's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Vomit and Grief
Minor: Confinement, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Pregnancy
sashtastic3's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
4.5
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
ieotter13'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
salem0'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
so... i really wanted to love this, especially after watching the incredible (at least till s4/5) show. i do think this story has some powerful messages, an interesting concept, it's good at making you feel tense, and it really makes you reflect on how women's rights are like in this age- gilead brings to mind many current events that have occurred (particularly in 2022). i thought the ending was very thought-provoking too. but overall it just didn't do it for me. it's a nice enough book, but to me it wasn't very outstanding, and a bit dull in some parts. i appreciate this nevertheless, for its impact on modern lit and discussion of feminism.
edit: did a reread, 23/05/24
this is definitely better than i remember. the prose is actually so wonderfully written, if very confusing at times. the story of offred is so compelling, her story is one of the most human stories i've read in a while. i've boosted the rating in reflection of that.
Graphic: Sexism and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Torture, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and War
jessicaa_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Grief, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
tea_leaves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol
giulianalb99'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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcohol
sleepy_yoshi'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? No
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Infertility and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia and Suicidal thoughts
exbecks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
0.25
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual violence and Violence
Minor: Toxic relationship and Religious bigotry
mikala'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Hate crime, Infertility, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Slavery, Police brutality, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, and Alcohol