Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Handmaid’s Tale is one of the most frequently banned books in the world. So today, we’re going to talk about both the Handmaid’s Tale, and the Testaments. We’re going to see if they’re worth reading.

Cause let’s face it. Most of us are vaguely familiar with the concept. But how many of us have actually read the books?

Here's a thorough breakdown of the story, spoiler free. We'll look at all the historical references in this story, compare it to the TV show, and review the sequel, The Testaments. All in one big video!

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00:00 Intro
02:00 The Concept
03:01 Speculative Fiction
05:12 Characters and Plot are Secondary
06:40 Writing Style
08:30 Feminist Literature
11:14 Religion in Gilead
13:30 Historical References
17:13 TV Show Comparison
22:31 The Testaments
24:00 Expanded Worldbuilding
25:13 More Character and Story
26:17 How do Authoritarian Regimes Fall?
28:00 Content Warning
28:42 Is the Ending worth it?
29:16 How much should you try?