The Power by Naomi Alderman

What would happen if women suddenly gained the physical power to inflict pain and even death with a simple flick of their fingers? The Power by Naomi Alderman is an award-winning dystopian novel that challenges conventional ideas about gender, authority, and human nature.

In a world that initially feels familiar, teenage girls begin developing an extraordinary ability to generate electrical jolts from their bodies. This unexpected change transforms the balance of power between women and men, turning established social structures upside down.

The story follows four central characters whose lives become intertwined as this new ability spreads across the world. Allie, a young woman searching for freedom, discovers a path towards religious influence. Roxy, the daughter of a London crime boss, learns to navigate a dangerous world of violence and loyalty. Margot, an ambitious American politician, confronts the political consequences of this transformation, while Tunde, a journalist, travels internationally to document the rapidly changing world.

As the new order takes shape, the novel explores how power can corrupt, how fear influences societies, and whether those who have experienced oppression can resist repeating the same patterns when authority changes hands.

Winner of the 2017 Women's Prize for Fiction, The Power combines speculative fiction, political commentary, suspense, and provocative social questions. It is an excellent choice for readers interested in dystopian fiction, feminist literature, and thought-provoking stories about society and human behaviour.

Product Information

Book Title: The Power
Author: Naomi Alderman
Publisher: Viking
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Genre: Dystopian Fiction, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction
Publication Date: 30 March 2023
Pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780241547953

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote The Power?
The novel is written by Naomi Alderman, a British author whose work explores technology, society, and human behaviour.

What is The Power about?
It imagines a world where teenage girls develop the ability to generate electrical shocks, dramatically transforming society's gender and power structures.

Has The Power won any awards?
Yes, Naomi Alderman's novel won the 2017 Women's Prize for Fiction.

Can I order The Power online in Pakistan?
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