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Set more than fifteen years after the rise of Gilead, *The Testaments* tells the story from the perspectives of Daisy, a former prostitute turned rebel; Agnes, an influential Gilead official; and Lydia, a child born and raised in theocratic rule. Through their varied experiences, the novel expands on themes of resistance, oppression, and the complex relationships between men and women within a totalitarian society.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Margaret Atwood
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