The Power by Naomi Alderman

The Power

Naomi Alderman

341 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction dark tense medium-paced

Description

All over the world women are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain - even death. Suddenly, every man on the planet finds they've lost control. The Day of the Girls has arrived - but where will ...

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Moods

dark 84%
tense 62%
challenging 45%
reflective 42%
adventurous 35%
emotional 23%
mysterious 16%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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