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A review by macsenbesemer
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Abortion