S3 Ep47 Movie Book Club: “The Testaments” by Margaret Atwood
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Welcome to ACP and our brand new Movie Book Club episode. This is a new idea where we cover books that are worth reading, especially if they have been turned into screenplays such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, 50 Shades of Grey, Game of Thrones and many more. From our friends at Exclusive Books, we got, among others, The Testaments by Margaret Attwood, currently streaming on Disney Plus.
The Testaments is the sequel to the well known The Handmaid's Tale, and is set roughly four years later. The series focuses on a new generation of young women in the dystopian world of Gilead. The story follows Agnes, the biological daughter of Offred, and Daisy, a teen brought into Gilead from outside. Both attend Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives, where obedience is enforced brutally and framed as divine duty.
Also check out Gino's list of other books that are either currently streaming on Disney Plus or are on their way:
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian AndersonSnow White Sing-along for a more interactive experienceMufasa: The Lion KingImpossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, still in development by the studios. Freakier Friday the sequel to the adaptation of Mary Rodger’s “Freaky Friday” which came out in 2003Project Hail Mary by Andy WeirTime to get your read on. Check out your local store or online at exclusivebooks.co.za
The Testaments supplied by Exclusive Books- the start to every great read.
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