The Power
by Naomi Alderman
Taste attributes: science fictiondramapoliticalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginarylinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeanceunderdog triumphs
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, morally murky science-fiction novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like edge over warmth.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
44 ratings
About This Book
'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 chest and up around his throat. She'd put her hand on his heart and stopped him dead.' Suddenly tomorrow or the day after girls find that with a flick of their fingers, they can inflict agonizing pain and even death.
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- Author
- Naomi Alderman
- Published
- 2016
- Pages
- 352
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- Open Library
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