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A review by fruitea
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
scary how timeless this book is. some parts of society today are reminiscent of gilead. though i don’t think i’ll reread it for a while because it was depressing, it’s definitely a book you should read if you consider yourself a feminist. it’s not perfect, a little confusing at times too, but it’s a worthwhile read.
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, and Pregnancy