Why people recommend it
The Power by Naomi Alderman is a speculative science fiction novel set in a world where teenage girls develop the physical ability to emit deadly electrical shocks, fundamentally upending global power dynamics and patriarchy. On The Book Review podcast, the novel received extensive attention across multiple episodes, including The American Revolution in Six Lives, Ron Chernow on 'Grant', and 'The Second Coming of the KKK'. Guest Lauren Christensen mentioned reading the book while it was receiving massive attention, while Greg Coles recommended the novel, noting that it was Alderman's fourth book. Gilbert Cruz also featured the work when listing the best books of 2017 and brought it up for discussion by noting that another team member had edited the review for the title. Throughout these episodes, the podcast celebrated the novel's provocative premise, cultural relevance, and gripping narrative execution. The contributors highlighted how the book captivated readers with its reversal of societal roles and exploration of authority, making it one of the most widely discussed and praised speculative fiction releases of its year among the podcast's hosts and guests alike.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
- Lauren Christensen Recommended
- Greg Coles Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 2 mentions
“the power by Naomi Alderman”
“the power by Naomi Alderman is one you addited the review for that book”
Lauren Christensen — 1 mention
“Lauren so I am about 3/4 of the way through naomi alderman the power which has just gotten so much attention lately”
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“so I'll mention it it's a novel named the power by Naomi Alderman it's her fourth novel”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Grant
- Sing, Unburied, Sing
- A thousand days
- Alexander Hamilton
- Autumn
- BRIEF HISTORY OF MISOGYNY: THE WORLD'S OLDEST PREJUDICE
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“it's called the red Clocks by Lenny zumas and it's kind of in the mold of Margaret Atwoods the hamid's tale or ones that we've seen recently like Louise Erik's future home of the Living God and the power by Naomi Alderman”
“I'm continuing my um just kind of pure Escapist reading you'll remember a few weeks ago on the podcast I talked about a um science fiction book that I really enjoyed a lot called the power by Naomi Alderman”