The Testaments
By Margaret Atwood
- Release Date: 2019-09-10
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE • A modern masterpiece that "reminds us of the power of truth in the face of evil” (People)—and can be read on its own or as a sequel to Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale.
“Atwood’s powers are on full display” (Los Angeles Times) in this deeply compelling Booker Prize-winning novel, now updated with additional content that explores the historical sources, ideas, and material that inspired Atwood.
More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three radically different women converge, with potentially explosive results.
Two have grown up as part of the first generation to come of age in the new order. The testimonies of these two young women are joined by a third: Aunt Lydia. Her complex past and uncertain future unfold in surprising and pivotal ways.
With The Testaments, Margaret Atwood opens up the innermost workings of Gilead, as each woman is forced to come to terms with who she is, and how far she will go for what she believes.
Reviews
Who will be our Aunt Lydia?
5By Pcola FanReading this now, in 2025, as Trump and Musk fight in a social media post war gives Handmaid’s and this sequel deeper meaning. Who will it be? Who will see the true dangers ahead and stand up for our country?my fave
5By trumpstoenailthis is my all time my favorite book ever. i highly recommend <3Terrifyingly prophetic
5By FoxyMcCrackenPlease put this on screen to reach more people. Margaret Atwood is an oracle in our time.It’s a must read
5By bugsjeepCouldn’t stop reading…!Aunt Lydia does it again
4By Susea qBeing a fan of watching Handmaids tales I couldn’t wait to read this. It was nice to see Hannah and Nicole meet. The story explained Aunt Lydia more which made me not hate her.Riveting
5By HammyhramLoved it. Truly gave me closure.Difficult Start but Gripping
5By SteHambleI found this book hard to get into but once you are hooked, it’s hard to put down. A rarely accurate look at the dark side of human nature and doing whatever is needed, when being brave it all one has left. Beautifully descriptive writing as always from Atwood.So disappointing
3By VLH171I like Margaret Atwood but this is not her best work. I don’t know how it got such good reviews.Amazing!
5By HnnhvwI love this whole storyline set in the future even after with what the show covers and I hope the show picks up this storyline.A fiction book with relatable experience
5By baalsbqhqoehdk12311This book absolutely took my breath away. The way that modern events are similar to events happening in this book is quite clever. As a woman this book hit hard. From Agnes to Nicole, their experiences resonated with my own struggles as a woman in America.
