A review by rjteverow
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Whew. I'd been waiting for this book a while, and I wound up listening to the audiobook because I couldn't get my hands on a physical copy fast enough.  Atwood's storytelling obviously holds up and delivers. There are three distinct storytellers in here, and the tales are masterfully woven together. You can see where some things will go, but get totally blindsided by other things. It kept me on my toes (especially because I made myself only listen to it while on walks or runs, which meant I actually got outside for a little bit), except for when it put me on my knees with heartbreak and fear. If you like Atwood, if you liked The Handmaid's Tale, this is a must-read.
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