A review by storiesandsidequests
The Power by Naomi Alderman

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This was definitely an interesting read. I didn’t necessarily enjoy it but I enjoyed the way it satirizes and critiques the way power and gender interact. It presents a world in which women develop immense power, turning their society into one dominated by women.
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