A review by hanbsalcedo
The Power by Naomi Alderman

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-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

Wonderful read that explores the power dynamic between men and women when they teenage girls of this world suddenly develop the ability to channel electric shock through their hands. Alderman takes on a global effects of this power shift as well as deeply personal effects. Through multiple character storylines around the world, you get a vast perspective of this global phenomenon. So well written, reminds me of Margaret Atwood’s writing style.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Rape and Xenophobia

Minor: Trafficking

There is a scene where a woman with the electric power rapes a man in a refugee camp and it’s described fairly graphically

With the electric power there is a zfairly large amount of violence described but nothing is particularly gory.