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reviewed The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale, #2)

Margaret Atwood: The Testaments (2020, Penguin Random House) 4 stars

When the van door slammed on Offred's future at the end of The Handmaid's Tale, …

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5 stars

The testaments continues the story of the Handmaid's tale.
It revolves around three women, who can change Gilead forever.
The story was definitely more interesting than it's predecessor, however time lines were hard to keep track off.
Despite this, the tension was definitely more palpable than The Handmaid's Tale, something that I quite enjoyed.
Additionally, quotes like 'Shunammite once said she was going to ask Aunt Vidala what God liked for breakfast, which scandalized the more timid girls, but she never actually did it', made the book more enjoyable to read, as the humor was fitting, yet funny as well.
To conclude, I give it a solid 5/5, as I didn't notice any flaws, and enjoyed the book and it's philosophy very much.