The Testament, by Margaret Atwood

 

The Testament may be considered a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, but is told from different points of views.The society of Gilead is standing strong and undefeatable yet grows weak with corruption every day. The three influential women in this story are meant to try and stop the evil forces that control their country. At what cost must they fight for their individual freedom and peace. It is important for the reader to know that once you are a part of Gilead it will always remain a part of you.

This book was an incredible continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale for many reasons. One it was able to capture my interest by adding more characters into the mix. Secondly, it was able to do so while brilliantly portraying the beliefs of someone who has grown up in a society like Gilead. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has read The Handmaid’s Tale and or appreciates Margaret Atwood’s writing style. While this book and the one before it are both extremely well written I do not recommend them to all audiences especially those who are sensitive to violence and or graphic imagery

Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 9

Glendale Central Library