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In this stunning bestseller praised as "our era's Handmaid's Tale," a fierce new power has emerged--and only women have it (Washington Post). In The Power, the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But then a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power: they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world drastically resets. From award-winning author Naomi Alderman, The Power is speculative fiction at its most ambitious and provocative, at once taking us on a thrilling journey to an alternate reality, and exposing our own world in bold and surprising ways. "Captivating, fierce, and unsettling...I was riveted by every page. Alderman's prose is immersive and, well, electric." --New York Times Book Review
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Alderman, Naomi
- ISBN: 9780316570602
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.19 x 1.18
- Number Of Pages: 400
- Publication Year: 2023
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English
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Riveting! Great for open minded, fiction readers! [War/sexual abuse triggers]
Adriana Z. - 6 years 3 months agoMy book club and I enjoyed this novel. It's a riveting distopian-esque story that interlays a historical sci-fi story being told by an inter-novel author. The story being shared in this novel interweaves multiple characters across the world going through this global shift. Definitely a new favorite. I reccommend this for novel those who enjoy fiction and even like social movements and global politics. It does have mature content and content that may trigger war or sexual trauma.
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A Matriarchal Society
Misty W. - 6 years 5 months agoI listened to this book on audio and just HAD to own a physical copy! Marched down to my local HPB and picked it up. I know I will read this over and over again because it is so well written. What happens if we lived in a matriarchal society? This answers the questions! What if women were in power? Would the world be a better place?
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Can't put it down.
Emily A. - 6 years 5 months agoThis book will make you rethink gender roles/ideals in today's age. A great dive into how things would be different if women were the more physically powerful sex. Also the good and bad that comes with power, authority and perceived roles.