The Power by Naomi Alderman

The Power

Naomi Alderman with Adjoa Andoh (Narrator)

fiction feminism science fiction dark tense medium-paced

12 hours | first published 2016

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When you wield the power, how long will it be before the power wields you? 'She throws her head back and pushes her chest forward and lets go a huge blast right into the centre of his body. The rivulets and streams of red scarring run across his c...
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Summary of 24205 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
tense 62%
challenging 45%
reflective 42%
adventurous 35%
emotional 22%
mysterious 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 29% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 35% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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