Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 106412 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
315 pages | first published 1985
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ISBN/UID: 9783060311774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cornelsen Verlag GmbH + C
Publication date: 01 August 1985
Description
The Handmaid's Tale is the story of Offred. In the Republic of Gilead women have their roles assigned to them, and Offred has only one function: to breed. But Gilead cannot take away from her the memories of her earlier life, her hopes of a differ...Book Information
315 pages | first published 1985
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ISBN/UID: 9783060311774
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cornelsen Verlag GmbH + C
Publication date: 01 August 1985
Description
The Handmaid's Tale is the story of Offred. In the Republic of Gilead women have their roles assigned to them, and Offred has only one function: to breed. But Gilead cannot take away from her the memories of her earlier life, her hopes of a differ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Suicide, Infertility, DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 106412 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