Winner of the 2017 Women's Prize

The Power

Name: The Power
Author: Naomi Alderman
ISBN: 8416859213

by Naomi Alderman

Approximately 352 pages

This novel offers a gripping exploration of power and its implications in a reimagined world.

Difficulty

Moderate

Pace

Medium

Mood

provocative, dystopian

Book club

High

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Is this book for you?

Read this if you enjoy

speculative fiction
you are interested in gender studies
you like thought-provoking narratives

Consider another book if

you prefer traditional narratives
you are uncomfortable with themes of violence

What it is about

"The Power" explores a world where women develop the ability to generate electric shocks, leading to a shift in societal power dynamics. The story is told through the perspectives of several characters, including Roxy, a young woman from a crime family. Tunde, a Nigerian journalist, documents the global upheaval caused by this new power.

Margot, a politician, navigates the implications of the shift in gender roles. Allie, a teenager, finds her own path to leadership and spirituality. As women assert dominance, traditional gender hierarchies are challenged and reversed.

The narrative examines themes of power, violence, and societal change. Relationships between characters evolve in response to the new reality. The book raises questions about the nature of power and its effects on human behavior.

Ultimately, it reflects on the complexities of gender and authority in a transformed world.