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The Testamentsby Margaret Atwood

"The Testaments" is a novel written by Margaret Atwood, first published in 2019. The novel is a sequel to her earlier work "The Handmaid's Tale" and is set in the same dystopian world. The novel tells the story of three female narrators who are all connected to the oppressive regime of Gilead, and explores the inner workings of the regime and its leaders. The book was widely anticipated and well-received by critics, winning the Booker Prize in 2019 and being a New York Times Bestseller. The novel explores themes of power, agency, and resistance, and is set in the same world as "The Handmaid's Tale," a totalitarian society where women are subjugated and forced into reproductive slavery. The story is told from three perspectives of women who are connected to the regime in different ways and their experiences shape the story. The Testaments provides an insight into the inner workings of the regime and the people who run it, shedding light on the past and inner workings of Gilead.


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