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

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Everyone should read this book!!!!!!! There’s so much more internal dialogue to June that we see some of in the TV show but not all of. It’s also great to catch the Easter eggs they throw into the show for people who have read the book. The most thought provoking dystopia and a riveting read.
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