A review by tayharp19
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

I found myself holding my breath for a lot of the second half of this book. I felt horrible for Offred. The power dynamics to me were so clear, but even after all she had been through, still believed in goodness. Everything they made these women do was to show power over women. What they wore, where they went, how they talked. These women had to find their own inner power to survive. I hope I never have to experience anything like this. 
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