The Power
The Power by Naomi Alderman, published by Little, Brown on January 8, 2019, is an illustrated edition comprising 400 pages. This thought-provoking narrative explores a world where women suddenly gain the ability to inflict pain and death with a mere flick of their fingers, leading to a dramatic shift in societal dynamics. Alderman’s work delves into the implications of this newfound power, prompting readers to consider the consequences of such a change in gender dynamics.
In this compelling story, readers will encounter a range of themes including dystopian elements and coming-of-age experiences. The narrative presents an alternate reality that challenges existing norms and offers a visceral examination of power and its effects on society. Alderman’s writing is noted for its intelligence and dark humor, making The Power a significant exploration of gender and authority in a fictional context.
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What would happen if women suddenly possessed a fierce new power?
“The Power is our era’s The Handmaid’s Tale.” –Ron Charles, Washington Post
*WINNER OF THE BAILEYS WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION*
One of the New York Times’s Ten Best Books of the YearOne of President Obama’s favorite reads of the YearA Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year
One of the Washington Post’s Ten Best Books of the YearAn NPR Best Book of the Year
One of Entertainment Weekly’s Ten Best Books of the Year
A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the YearA Bustle Best Book of the Year
A Paste Magazine Best Novel of the YearA New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice
An Amazon Best Book of the Year
“Alderman’s writing is beautiful, and her intelligence seems almost limitless. She also has a pitch-dark sense of humor that she wields perfectly.” –Michael Schaub, NPR
All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically.
Ambitious and provocative, visceral and page-turning, award-winning author Naomi Alderman’s THE POWER at once takes us on a journey to an alternate reality and exposes our own world in bold and surprising ways.
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