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A review by commander_zander
The Power by Naomi Alderman
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Very violent, cruel, unpleasant, and sarcastic. Startling, surprising, vivid, fascinating. Tense. This book makes other superhero stories look bland, like they're not trying. Disorientating. Very cool ideas. Great worldbuilding.
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Rape, Slavery, and Murder
Content warning: Multiple characters feel a sinister temptation towards violence & murder