The Testaments just might be the best sequel I have ever read. Even though it was written over thirty years after the first book, Atwood does an incredible job continuing the story of Gilead, a totalitarian patriarchal theocracy. The narrative is told from three different characters, one of which is Aunt Lydia who is from the original story. I am glad that I read this novel right after I read The Handmaid's Tale as there were many little details embedded in this book that I probably would not have noticed if the first title was not so fresh in my mind. I recommend rereading the original story if it has been a while before tackling this masterpiece. I promise it will be worth it!