The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

432 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary dark tense medium-paced

Description

“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 y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33,481 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
tense 60%
emotional 42%
adventurous 40%
reflective 37%
challenging 32%
hopeful 27%
mysterious 23%
sad 21%
inspiring 13%
informative 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 23% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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