Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 106391 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
reflective 53%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
sad 40%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
324 pages | first published 1985
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ISBN/UID: 9781784873189
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 22 May 2017
Description
Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has o...Book Information
324 pages | first published 1985
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ISBN/UID: 9781784873189
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 22 May 2017
Description
Offred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford - her assigned name, Offred, means 'of Fred'. She has o...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 106391 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
reflective 53%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
sad 40%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating