Set fifteen years after the events in The Handmaid's Tale, this story brings together the voices of three women. The Republic of Gilead is still maintaining an iron grip on its people, although there are signs that Gilead is rotting from within. When the lives of these three radically women converge, the potential explosion could tear Gilead apart.
It's hard to write much about this summary without giving something away --- although I will mention that if you've ever been curious about Aunt Lydia, some of your questions may be answered here. It definitely helps if you have read The Handmaid's Tale. Without that, I don't think a reader would have much context for much of what is happening in the story, or any of the essential reference points. While this book has been a long time coming, I felt it was worth the wait --- this is a good story, and a reminder of why I enjoy many of Atwood's books. While her characters can be ruthless, there is usually some mercy at work, and it's rare that there aren't several sharp observations on the human condition in the process of telling the story.
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