The Testaments
In 'The Testaments,' Margaret Atwood returns to the dystopian world of Gilead, where power is wielded by an oppressive regime. The story unfolds through the perspectives of three women whose lives are intricately linked to the secretive and brutal society. As they navigate a landscape of fear and control, each woman holds a key to rebellion and truth that could change the course of Gilead forever. With rich themes of identity, feminism, and resistance, Atwood's narrative challenges readers to consider the resilience of the human spirit. Will their voices rise against tyranny, or will they be silenced forever?
By Margaret Atwood
Published: 2019
"Better never means better for everyone. It always means worse, for some."
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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE • The Testaments is a modern masterpiece, a powerful novel that can be read on its own or as a companion to Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale. 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.
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Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author, poet, and essayist, renowned for her contributions to literature and her exploration of themes such as identity, feminism, and environmental issues. She is best known for her novels, including 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'Oryx and Crake,' and 'The Blind Assassin,' each of which showcases her distinctive writing style characterized by rich imagery, intricate narratives, and sharp social commentary. Atwood's work often blends speculative fiction with literary elements, and she has received numerous awards, including the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award. Through her innovative and thought-provoking storytelling, Atwood has established herself as a leading voice in contemporary literature.
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- Authors
- Margaret Atwood
- Published
- September 2019
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- ISBN
- 0385543786
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Feminist LiteratureDystopian FictionFiction
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