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

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A fantastic book, but don't come here for a good time. Especially in today's world of February 2025, this book hits harder and harder as the days go by. I am so sad and feel so much distress for the MC of this story. If only the world would learn from its own history...

I don't even know where to start with content warnings for this book. Thankfully, others have done plenty.