#34 in Dystopian
The Power
- 393
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Power is a 2016 science fiction novel by the British writer Naomi Alderman. Its central premise is of women developing the ability to release electrical jolts from their fingers, which allows them to become the dominant sex. In 2017, it won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.6 across 677 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 79% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Dystopian average of 7.7. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.6 | 44 | 7% |
| Hardcover | 7.6 | 633 | 94% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“3.5 - overall really cool story I sometimes lost track of which storyline was for which person but that's mostly because I'm an idiot and generally not used to books where I have to follow multiple storylines and I'm an idiot. Still really enjoyed this.”
“This book turns a mirror on the gender-based power structures of our society by simply flipping the script. Instead of men having the ability to overpower women (through strength), instead women gain the ability to overpower men (through electroshock). So much has been said about this book that I don't have much to add in my review except this - the thing I liked most about this book was something that Alderman no doubt had to work very hard on: the subtle shift in language. The patronizing tone and the microaggressions that men deliver so thoughtlessly to women all the time - I'm this book,…”
Frequently asked
What is The Power rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 677 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Power worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 677 ratings, which puts it ahead of 35 % of the Dystopian shelf.
How long does it take to read The Power?
About 7 hours at an average reading pace — 393 pages.
Where does The Power rank?
#34 in Dystopian on the current snapshot.
How long is The Power?
It has 393 pages — longer than 56% of the ranked books in Dystopian.
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