A review by lilahs_literacy_corner
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Death, Islamophobia, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts