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The Future by Naomi Alderman

5 reviews

miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Another naomi alderman slay

The characters were well written and the plot was engaging, winding and answered all my little questions

Chefs kiss, live laugh love martha

‘How does trust build between people? It is an offering and a recieving, it is putting yourself in a position to be hurt, just a little, and noticing that they refrain.’

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Death of parent, Grief, and Suicide attempt

kelsea's review

adventurous inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Pandemic/Epidemic

Moderate: War

Minor: Gun violence

heather_harrison's review

dark informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

In all honesty - it took me a while to get through Naomi Alderman's latest release "The Future". It was unsettling and eerie and bizarre and chaotic and realistic, and the unholy combination of this was at times a lot. 

The Future sits somewhere between dystopian and speculative fiction. Set in a 'not too distant future' where the world continues turning and humanity continues careening down the path to self-destruction. A handful of millionaires and their big tech companies are seeming pulling the strings behind the scenes - influencing the masses and the governments while juggling complex algorithms, technological breakthroughs and the use (or misuse) or data. 

The build up was complex and intertwined many different components of the story and character. The pay off and twists towards the end was both satisfying and thought provoking. 

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Violence, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Kidnapping, Death of parent, Death, Animal death, and Cancer

takarakei's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

We are in a not so distant future where tech billionaires are building bunkers to survive the inevitable end of the world (whatever that reason is probably exacerbated  by their influence). Sound familiar?? Enter some people close to these billionaires who are unsettled by their selfishness and want to help create a better future. While parts of this book are grim and disturbingly REAL overall I feel the direction it headed was one of optimism, which I appreciated. Be sure to pay attention as the plot jump back and forth in time at parts. Some minor pacing issues here and there. Even though the beginning few chapters suck you in - the plot takes a bit to really reveal itself, but once things get going it's a page turner. Overall this was a very poignant and thought provoking read!

Naomi always writes books at the right times when they are just so spot on. The Power is a fav and this one did not disappoint (although they are very different books). This book is about how important human connection and community are, as well as connection with nature. I highly recommend it to  everyone cause we’re basically all living in  this reality, but especially if you're interested in how technology has and can continue to influence our world.

Thank you to the publisher for this arc.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt, Violence, Animal death, Gore, Suicide, and Classism

Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic, Cancer, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Minor: Incest and Mental illness

animal death - hunting also, an instance of survival human v animal civil/political unrest, refugee camps, religious cults

nukie19's review

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is definitely not something to pick up casually, much like Alderman's previous work. She delves into some heavy stuff, tying together cults, the influence of technology companies, internet security, plagues/viruses, and more. It also will suit reader who have longer reading opportunities - especially the beginning jumps around in time and between characters not super obviously, and it was a bit difficult to track when read in shorter spurts. Overall, I thought the ideas were amazing and I enjoy that Alderman isn't afraid to suggest some extreme options for...well, the Future. I think this would make a great book club choice, as there is so much to discuss. 3.5 stars, rounded down.

Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Gore, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Violence