A review by janagaton
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

4.0

4 stars because of Margaret Atwood's forever incredible writing, but otherwise probably closer to 3 stars. I didn't think this book should've been as long as it is. I got kind of bored during the last 100 pages because it seemed very formulaic in the sense that between the first book, the Hulu adaptation, and this installment, there was a pattern where people just risk breaking the shitty rules of Gilead, the audience gets anxiety about them getting caught, they either get caught or they dont, but if they do, they're severely punished, thus emphasizing the injustices and utter misogyny of the totalitarian society that is Gilead. I really was expecting June's POV to continue in this sequel, but we follow three other characters instead. There's one decent plot twist, but it wasn't too surprising, to be frank. As usual, love the super short chapters, and I have no regrets picking up this book.