A review by violet_viper
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A short book but not a single word wasted. I would recommend this to anyone.
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Misogyny
Moderate: Torture, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Antisemitism and Homophobia