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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Very enjoyable story though it does feel like a redemption arc written to appease those who were distraught by the contents of its predecessor.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Probably a good read for now, considering the current world events (2025).
This book is tough, but it also gives hope.
It's a stark reminder that each regime and each oppressive ideals eventually come to an end or eat themselves alive. There are always people that want "something better" for those, that come after them, and every sacrifice matters in this process.
Now to literary review:
The book is well-written, and keeps the reader engaged. At one point (knowing the tv series) I wondered if the timelines are a bit skewed, and in all truth - they were. I had to kind of guess the timeline, especially that at the end of the book we basically jump something like 10 years? If I am not mistaken! I may be, in all truth.
This is a lighter read than the handmaid's tale as there's more conversation throughout the book. There's also more action and mystery.
I really hope that Margaret Atwood can write a 3rd book... Since Handmaid's tale seems to be used as instruction manual, and the testaments may be used in a similar way... can we get a 3rd book that teaches us when to notice early signs and what to do about them? I mean... if the "bad people" have so many manuals (from history alone) then we have to have some as well. Most of the regime fall stories are sudden. We don't know how the "underground" started etc.
It's an idea, but it's also a plea for people to start reacting. Before it's too late.
Must read.
This book is tough, but it also gives hope.
It's a stark reminder that each regime and each oppressive ideals eventually come to an end or eat themselves alive. There are always people that want "something better" for those, that come after them, and every sacrifice matters in this process.
Now to literary review:
The book is well-written, and keeps the reader engaged. At one point (knowing the tv series) I wondered if the timelines are a bit skewed, and in all truth - they were. I had to kind of guess the timeline, especially that at the end of the book we basically jump something like 10 years? If I am not mistaken! I may be, in all truth.
This is a lighter read than the handmaid's tale as there's more conversation throughout the book. There's also more action and mystery.
I really hope that Margaret Atwood can write a 3rd book... Since Handmaid's tale seems to be used as instruction manual, and the testaments may be used in a similar way... can we get a 3rd book that teaches us when to notice early signs and what to do about them? I mean... if the "bad people" have so many manuals (from history alone) then we have to have some as well. Most of the regime fall stories are sudden. We don't know how the "underground" started etc.
It's an idea, but it's also a plea for people to start reacting. Before it's too late.
Must read.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Brilliant sequel to handmaids tale find out what happened to Junes daughters and Aunt Lydia it really was a great book