The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] vs The Islander: Which Should You Read?
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The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel]
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In Margaret Atwood’s dystopian future, environmental disasters and declining birthrates have led to a Second American Civil War. The result is the rise of the Republic of Gilead, a totalitarian regime that enforces…
The Islander
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In 2155 there are two Americas. Half the nation lives comfortably in the technology of the 22nd century; the other half lives trapped on pre-industrial Islands: the remains of America's collapsed cities. The two…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 8 for The Islander.
- The Islander has the widest readership — 464 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] | The Islander | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.0 (464) |
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Reception
| The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] | The Islander | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6 | 464 |
| Editions | 10 | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 129 |
| Pages | 240 | 476 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] or The Islander?
The Islander has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The Islander 3.9/5, The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] or The Islander?
The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] (240 pages, ≈ 4 h 27 m); The Islander (476 pages, ≈ 8 h 49 m).
Which is harder to read: The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel] or The Islander?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The Handmaid's Tale [Graphic Novel]: Light; The Islander: Moderate.