Review: 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood

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'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood, 419 pages - Instagram @c_reads_books

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The Testaments by Margaret Atwood is the sequel to the author's famed dystopian novel, The Handmaid’s Tale. Although this is a sequel, it closely follows a completely new set of characters (who are eventually tied together to the original book and Offred). The book jumps back and forth from the perspective of three characters, Agnes, Daisy, and Aunt Lydia. Agnes’ story is one of a young girl growing up in Gilead. Meanwhile, Daisy is a teenager living in Canada, safe outside the borders of Gilead. Aunt Lydia is one of the founding aunts of Gilead, but it is quickly revealed that she is secretly trying to bring down the terrible regime she was forced to help create. The three characters explain their own stories, until they all eventually meet and unite under a common cause.

I really loved this book, honestly even more than The Handmaid’s Tale. I really liked The Handmaid’s Tale as well, but I loved how The Testaments jumped back and forth from the perspective of three different characters, rather than just giving one character’s individual account. Each one of the main characters was fully explored and developed, truly showcasing a wide range of ideas and perspectives, which I loved. Additionally, the plot in this book is incredible. So much happens, and towards the end of the book, you will truly be on pins and needles. Even from the very beginning, I was unable to put this book down, almost reading the whole book in a day. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read The Handmaid’s Tale and liked it, because The Testaments is, in my opinion, even better!