The Power by Naomi Alderman

"In The Power the world is a recognizable place: there's a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power - they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world changes utterly."*
When I started reading this book I thought it would be more fast paced but I'm glad it wasn't because of the attention to detail put into all the character's stories.This was a deeply interesting read when you consider all the what ifs that the book's story poses especially in a world were women continue to fight for equal rights everyday. If you are a fan of Margaret Atwood, author of the Handmaid's Tale, I would recommend this to you since she mentored the author.


Kelsey Fitzgerald
Library Assistant

Available at the Langley Adams Library
*The Power - Goodreads