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buffalo666'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: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Abortion, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Sexual harassment
sadetanssija's review against another edition
Moderate: Misogyny
amsswim's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Miscarriage, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, and Deportation
jo_d's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Miscarriage
bookycnidaria's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Racism, Religious bigotry, and Colonisation
katewhite77'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Shamefully my first Atwood in decades. I now know what all the fuss is about as she can certainly write beautifully and I won't be leaving it so long before trying some more of her work.
This novel is based on true historical events and tells the story of Grace Marks an infamous murderess (or was she!) of the 19th century.
I certainly learnt a lot about religious beliefs and practices of the time and the changing attitudes towards mental illness.
However I did find some aspects of the sub plot a little hard to believe but maybe that was all part of Atwood's plan to add an extra layer of very dark humour to the story. I will leave it up to you, the potential future reader to decide.
Moderate: Mental illness and Misogyny
belial's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
But credit where credit is due, Atwood is an excellent writer and I like the style of writing she chose for this book.
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
katievh'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? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Abandonment, and Alcohol
afterlife'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
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse and Death
Moderate: Misogyny
g_monaghan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis