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bandysbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The story follows three different POV characters as we learn what happens after Offred’s testimony. I thought this was an effective way to show a lot of progression in a lot of different places without making the book 1000 pages.
I will say that while it did provide closure, it didn’t have the same emotional impact as HT. I did appreciate the resolution with some of the older characters like Aunt Lydia.
If you’re considering this series, I’d suggest:
Read Handmaid’s Tale
Watch The Handmaid’s Tale tv series
Finish with The Testaments
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, War, and Injury/Injury detail
chamaeleontis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Classism
lectricefeministe's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Genocide, Hate crime, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, War, and Classism
ericarao's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse and War
uhm_kai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
luke_823's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Moderate: Pregnancy
lily1304's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
The Testaments was clearly written partly to satisfy fans' questions about Gilead, and it has a much more traditional dystopian-adventure style than the Handmaid's Tale. You can see the three womens' stories and motivations slowly weaving together to a distinct climax. It's both a strength and a weakness - it's probably more of a page-turner than the Handmaid's Tale, but it doesn't have the same power.
The Testaments introduces the Pearl Girls / "Pearls of Great Price", or Gilead missionaries to Canada and other countries. They seemed like an intentional dig at Mormons, who are known for their pairs of missionaries around the world, and who have a book of scripture called the Pearl of Great Price. I'm not a fan of many aspects of Mormon practice and culture, but it seems extreme and unnecessary to associate them with Gilead.
Graphic: Gun violence, Infidelity, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infertility, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Alcohol
yona260's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Pedophilia, Rape, Violence, Pregnancy, and War
tessa_specchio's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
only things are at some points to so hard to read because of some pretty violent situations as well as a lot of triggering content
if the content won’t trigger you absolutely read it
Graphic: Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
karol99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Torture