The Power by Naomi AldermanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a fascinating social commentary on gender roles and role reversal. Adlerman begins and ends the book with correspondence between Naomi and her friend Neil. Naomi has read Neil's manuscript on the history of life before the cataclysm and she's providing feedback. The meat of the book is split up into chapters by the different main characters; Margot, Allie, Roxy, & Tunde. Alderman introduces us to this dystopian world where woman are finding a power within themselves. A power to create electricity from their body and use it (essentially) as a weapon. Quickly, the world becomes a completely different place as women can fight back against sexual and physical aggressors. Ultimately, the world becomes an unrecognizable place. A wonderfully plot-driven work with intertwining character stories. Fans of The Handmaid's Tale will enjoy the way Alderman's book makes you question all your thoughts on the "war between the sexes". Highly Recommended.
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