A review by eatwritereadrepeat
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Injury/injury detail, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, Grief, Pregnancy, Hate crime, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Religious bigotry, and Infertility
Minor: Abortion, Miscarriage, Mental illness, and Bullying