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The Power by Naomi Alderman
Rating: 10/10
This is only the second 10/10 rating I have ever given on this blog about a book, and it is undeniably well deserved. Previously when reading other book reviews, I never understood how a book could be ‘breathtaking’ and deemed it an altogether ridiculous phrase to describe a book. Until I read 'The Power’.
I think the best thing about this book and what made it so spectacular, was the fact that I knew nothing about the storyline and bought it based on the fact that I had just finished reading Margaret Atwood’s 'The Handmaids Tale’ when this one popped up as 'like The Hunger Games and The Handmaids Tale combined’ and knew that I had to get my hands on a copy.
To try and preserve the 'surprise’ if you like, I’ll try to make my summary of the plot as general as possible, but enough to convince you that this book is an absolute masterpiece. The narrative follows a society much like today’s, but where women discover that they have all the power, and almost overnight men are cast out and realise that their power has been diminished to nothing. The novel flicks between four different characters, all located across the world in varying countries, documenting the spread of power and rise of women - Tunde, Margot, Roxy and Allie. These four characters all experience different situations and use the power to both their advantage, but sometimes to their detriment.
I can’t stress enough how thrilling and gripping this book is, because I was absolutely spellbound by it. I read it in a day and a half and couldn’t put it down, because at the end of every chapter you are left on a cliffhanger that leaves you gasping for answers and closure.
This novel is so powerful and articulated; it highlights certain elements of our society that are dark and evil, and it is so interesting to see circumstances that some women face reversed and transferred onto men. An utterly incredible novel that I know I am going to be raving about for years to come and recommending it to everyone that I meet - this is definitely a copy that is going to be on my bookshelf until I’m an old woman, and one that I know I will read and re-read for years to come.
Like I said previously, this is only the second 10/10 rating that I have ever given a book on my blog since starting it a year ago, so full ratings are not ones that I give lightly or very often because I make sure that I am critical and honest when I review books, because at the end of the day, the reason people read my reviews is for an honest opinion on a book - so that’s what I give. But if there’s one thing you should take away from this review, it’s that you HAVE to read this book.
Not only is is phenomenally written and very cleverly put together and structured, it highlights hidden and clear injustices within our society that we don’t talk about or consider closely enough - from rape to FGM, Alderman uses this book as a beacon for change by reversing issues that women face onto men and accentuates the importance of tackling these issues among readers.
This novel is wholly deserving of its 10/10 rating and is one that I hope after reading this review, you will go out and get your hands on, because not only does Alderman perfectly create a dystopian world wrapped in satire, she also artfully brings forward the struggles of women around the world. An absolute must read and a book that I will cherish for years to come. Please please please go and read this book!
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Newcastle, United Kingdom ✨
1) One of the two main protagonists, Zeteria, is a lesbian WOC
2) She is also a badass warrior
3) The other main protagonist, Tessimi, is a bisexual woman
4) There are gay men of color who are in love with one another
5) There will be a trans character in book 2
6)Gay dads in book 2
7) The books are about overcoming oppression
8) Lots of badass fight scenes
9)Soft wlw™️
10)High fantasy
If you’re interested in checking it out you can find it on Goodreads,Amazon,iBook,Nook,Kobo,Scribd, Smashwords and more.
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Barnes & Noble Being Sued in Virginia Beach Over GENDER QUEER, COURT OF MIST AND FURY
No longer is this about the rights of students to access books. It’s now about the rights of private businesses to sell books. Anderson suggests this is a new avenue for parents to fight.
“We are in a major fight. Suits like this can be filed all over Virginia. There are dozens of books. Hundreds of schools,” he said.
Holy shit this is a BIG FUCKING WARNING SIGN. Challenges to school and public libraries aren’t cool obviously, but they’re not unusual and we have a framework for handling them. This is something new and alarming in a whole new way
Republican “free speech” y'all and don’t you forget it.
This is a direct challenge to the freedom of the press and if it isn’t struck down at the first hurdle we need to make sure it never sees the second one.
On the miniscule off-chance that anyone who sees my reblog might be thinking “oh, it’s just queer books that they’re trying to ban” - A Court of Mist and Fury is a het romance. It is a het romance containing het sex scenes, written by a straight white woman.
People have been warning all along that the right-wing thought police were never going to stop with queer lit or ‘woke’ lit, and that every time they got an inch they were going to take a mile until they’d banned absolutely everything that didn’t conform to their strict right wing fundamentalist Christian views. If you were waiting for proof of that, here it is.
August 21st, 2021
I am now back to school and busier than ever, which means I am too tired to read most evenings, even when I can find a few minutes to spare. So, the later half of my weekends shall be spent reading my books! I am still making my way through the Raven Cycle, but after today’s reading session, I have made a ton of progress.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy back-to-school season, wherever you are!
August 5th, 2021
Today I am trying to finish The Four Winds and make some more progress in my other current reads. I bought the whole paperback series of the Raven Cycle at the bookstore yesterday, so I am planning on starting those again soon. Happy reading, everyone!
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Barnes & Noble Being Sued in Virginia Beach Over GENDER QUEER, COURT OF MIST AND FURY
No longer is this about the rights of students to access books. It’s now about the rights of private businesses to sell books. Anderson suggests this is a new avenue for parents to fight.
“We are in a major fight. Suits like this can be filed all over Virginia. There are dozens of books. Hundreds of schools,” he said.
Holy shit this is a BIG FUCKING WARNING SIGN. Challenges to school and public libraries aren’t cool obviously, but they’re not unusual and we have a framework for handling them. This is something new and alarming in a whole new way
Republican “free speech” y'all and don’t you forget it.
This is a direct challenge to the freedom of the press and if it isn’t struck down at the first hurdle we need to make sure it never sees the second one.
On the miniscule off-chance that anyone who sees my reblog might be thinking “oh, it’s just queer books that they’re trying to ban” - A Court of Mist and Fury is a het romance. It is a het romance containing het sex scenes, written by a straight white woman.
People have been warning all along that the right-wing thought police were never going to stop with queer lit or ‘woke’ lit, and that every time they got an inch they were going to take a mile until they’d banned absolutely everything that didn’t conform to their strict right wing fundamentalist Christian views. If you were waiting for proof of that, here it is.
A collection of classic books with new culturally diverse covers will make their debut at New York City’s largest bookstore.
To kick off Black History Month, Penguin Random House and Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue is partnering up to give twelve classic young adult novels new covers, known as “Diverse Editions.” The books will hit the shelves on Feb. 5, and Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will have the books on display in their massive storefront throughout the month of February.
The following books will be on display with their Diverse Edition covers:
- Alice in Wonderland
- Romeo and Juliet
- Three Musketeers
- Moby Dick
- The Secret Garden
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Emma
- The Wizard of Oz
- Peter Pan
- Treasure Island
- Frankenstein
Each title had five culturally diverse custom covers designed to ensure the recognition, representation, and inclusion of various multiethnic backgrounds reflected across the country. The new covers are a part of a new initiative to champion diversity in literature.
Customers who can’t make it in-store to purchase a book can download the new cover online for free.
To celebrate the release of the new covers, Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue is hosting a Diverse Editions Launch & Panel Discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5. The panel, which will be moderated by TBWA North America’s Chief Diversity Officer Doug Melville, will feature key opinion leaders within the industry including bestselling author MK Asante, literary agent Nena Madonia Oshman (Dupree Miller), Cal Hunter of Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue, and more.
Additionally, Diverse Editions of the books will be donated to libraries and schools throughout the Tri-state area at the end of the month
Attendance is free to the public, but all must RSVP beforehand. Every attendee will receive a copy of one of the books while supplies last.
I probably did a bad job looking for this but I couldn’t find it on Tumblr and like… This completely blows my mind. WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?!?! Tbh the article reads like satire but APPARENTLY IT’S NOT
Barnes and Noble in Federal Way WA, will be hosting a Book signing event on May 4th. The event will start at 11:00 am and will last for most of the day. All three of my recent book titles will be available for purchase but there will be a limited number of books so arrive early. I will have a Sasquatch cast on display that was discovered on the 2004 National Geographic Expedition in Ashland, Washington State, during the book signing and other special surprises as well! This will be a great time to get your books signed, hear about my most recent adventures and see an authentic Bigfoot cast up close. Feel free to stop by and share you Bigfoot encounters with me for a chance to have your story published in one of my newest books. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and hearing about your own adventures. Thanks for all of your support. J.P. Riley Barnes and Noble 31325 Pacific Highway South Federal Way WA, 98003
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Hi dears! If you’re in the Wilmington, NC area, come visit me at the Mayfaire Barnes and Nobel! I’m gonna have a table set up and totally psyched to talk books and fashion!!
In case you’ve been waiting to pre-order my graphic novel, M is For Monster then now is the time!!! Barnes and Noble is doing a promotion for all pre-orders right now. You can get 25% off with the code: PREORDER25
It’s a Frankenstein inspired story with lots of magic and science and casual queerness! It’s about love and acceptance and the trouble of expectations.
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They really called me out here
