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A review by emequalsme
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A terrifying and timely story of Christian ideology and right-wing extremism in government. This is my second or third time reading this book, and I enjoy it every time.
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, and Miscarriage