The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

The Testaments

The Handmaid's Tale #2

Margaret Atwood

448 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary dark tense medium-paced

Description

The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33,197 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: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | 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: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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