The Power by Naomi Alderman

The Power

Naomi Alderman with Adjoa Andoh (Narrator), Philip Nightingale (Narrator), Emma Fenney (Narrator), Thomas Judd (Narrator)

12 hours, 4 minutes • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction dark tense medium-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 37,235 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
tense 64%
challenging 48%
reflective 43%
adventurous 34%
emotional 25%
mysterious 17%
sad 11%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 25%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 34% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.8

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