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A review by ameliaflint
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A little bit disappointing. Not bad. I did enjoy it and I was glad to hear more about Gilead, but I would expect way more from Atwood. This felt almost like a sell-out. I get it, money grabs are sometimes necessary, but they don’t always make for great literature.
Graphic: Sexism and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Cursing, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Pregnancy, and War