The Power by Naomi Alderman
"The Power" by Naomi Alderman is a speculative fiction novel that imagines a world where women develop the ability to produce electrical shocks from their bodies, giving them a newfound physical power over men. The novel follows the lives of four characters as they navigate this new reality and the societal and political upheaval that comes with it. Through their experiences, the book explores themes of gender, power, and the corrupting nature of authority.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 340
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Сила
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- Laurie Frankel's Book Choices from "The Writer's Library" (The Writer's Library: The Authors You Love on the Books That Changed Their Lives (Book))
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- Women's Prize for Fiction (Women's Prize for Fiction)