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Science Fiction· United Kingdom

The Power

by Naomi Alderman
Aggregate Editorial Score90/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Published 2016352 pagesEnglish

About This Book

The Power by Naomi Alderman is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 2016. Women develop the ability to release electrical jolts from their bodies, inverting the global power structure in Alderman's Bailey's Prize-winning speculative novel. A visceral, uncomfortable, and darkly funny exploration of power and gender. Themes of power, gender, revolution run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2016.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
winner · global
201690
✍️
About the Author
Naomi Alderman
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Power about?

Women develop the ability to release electrical jolts from their bodies, inverting the global power structure in Alderman's Bailey's Prize-winning speculative novel. A visceral, uncomfortable, and darkly funny exploration of power and gender.

Who wrote The Power?

The Power was written by Naomi Alderman, from United Kingdom. First published in 2016.

What awards has The Power won?

The Power has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2016.

Is The Power worth reading?

The Power is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 90/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in power, gender, revolution.