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A review by maggies
The Power by Naomi Alderman
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oof, what a thoroughly absorbing, disturbing novel.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Trafficking, Blood, Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Abandonment, Genocide, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, and War