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The Power
Naomi Alderman (Author), Adjoa Andoh (Narrator), Hachette Audio (Publisher) & 0 more★★★★★
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Customers find the book thought-provoking with its interesting premise and engaging storytelling, particularly appreciating its exploration of gender and power dynamics. The writing style receives mixed reactions - while some find it well-written, others note the disjointed storytelling and hard-to-read sections. Character development is also mixed, with some finding them well-developed while others say they're not relatable. The book receives mixed feedback on its graphic style, with some describing it as stunning while others find it dull, and several scenes of gratuitous violence receive criticism.
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In this stunning best seller 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. Read more