A review by becky_reads27
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Hardest book I've read so far theme wise but also possibly the smartest book I've ever read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War