479 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871444
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2016
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 110,669 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
reflective 52%
emotional 42%
challenging 41%
sad 40%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
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: 17% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, Death479 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784871444
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Children's Classics
Publication date: 01 April 2016
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 110,669 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
reflective 52%
emotional 42%
challenging 41%
sad 40%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 6%
informative 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
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: 17% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, Death