The Testaments

Cover of The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Vintage
Year: 2020
Language: en
Pages: 435
ISBN-13: 9781784708214
Dimensions:
Height: 1.05511810916 Inches
Length: 7.7559055039 Inches
Weight: 0.6834330122 Pounds
Width: 5.0787401523 Inches
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The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, published by Vintage in 2020, is a sequel to the acclaimed novel The Handmaid’s Tale. This edition spans 435 pages and is presented in English. The narrative explores the inner workings of the Republic of Gilead, focusing on two girls with contrasting experiences under the regime as they encounter the formidable Aunt Lydia. The book delves into themes of power, belief, and resistance within a dystopian framework.

Readers will find a rich tapestry of political and feminist elements woven throughout the story. The Testaments not only answers lingering questions from its predecessor but also provides additional material, including book club discussion points and an interview with Atwood that discusses the real-life events that inspired both novels. This edition invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human behavior in oppressive circumstances, making it a significant continuation of Atwood’s exploration of a dystopian society.


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**THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE**

In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades- What happened to Offred?

‘The Testaments is Atwood at her best . . . To read this book is to feel the world turning’ Anne Enright

The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?

Now with additional material- book club discussion points and an interview with Margaret Atwood about the real-life events that inspired The Testaments and The Handmaid’s Tale.
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PRAISE FOR THE TESTAMENTS-

‘Everything The Handmaid’s Tale fans wanted and more. Prepare to hold your breath throughout, and to cry real tears at the end’ Stylist

‘Atwood challenges us constantly and poses the question that lies like a pearl inside the shell of this frighteningly readable novel, “Before you sit in judgement, how would you behave in Gilead?”’ Sunday Telegraph

‘She manages to write about the darkest and most terrifying parts of human psychology in a way that is still deeply funny and full of dark strange hope’ Naomi Alderman, author of The Power

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood. Synopsis preview: **THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE** In this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades- What happened to Offred? ‘The T…
Who is the author of “The Testaments”?
“The Testaments” is credited to Margaret Atwood.
When was “The Testaments” published?
Publisher: Vintage. Year: 2020.
What is the ISBN for “The Testaments”?
ISBN-13: 9781784708214.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 435.

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