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The Power by Naomi Alderman

smite2000's review against another edition

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

4.0


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robbiewardhaugh's review against another edition

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

3.0

I hated this book, then I loved this book, then I hated it, then I loved it??? Idk I’m confused by if I liked it or not - it I’ll think about it for a long time I think. 

meggles's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bekibae's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-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? No

4.0

Very fast paced- grips you from the start. Can be very violent. I can see why people have a strong negative reaction to this book and think it's man-hating. 
While the characters are not very fleshed out, we understand their motivations and actions. I quite liked the ending. It felt realistic for what it is.

threegoodrats's review

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5.0

My review is here.

juultjewis123's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

2.75

ellax227's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

5.0

ngoody315's review against another edition

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4.0

What an amazing book that explores how society would act if women suddenly were given the upper hand. I thought the way each character and supporting character acted was very true actual reactions if this really happened.

My only dislike was how quick and jumpy the last chapters were leading up to the Cataclysm. The letters at the end from Neil to Naomi were brilliant and, again, a great reversal of what women currently go through. I just feel like more effort and time could have been put into the Cataclysm. It seemed rushed and out of place with the other chapters.

cicelyv's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective 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

3.0

swaye's review against another edition

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1.0