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A review by littlehedgehog
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This is a really important work of dystopian fiction, one of those "every one should have read it at least once in their lifetime" books. However, the pacing was a bit too slow for me sometimes.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, and Trafficking
Moderate: Suicide and Torture