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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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With the Christmas Canon playing in the background by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this is the very perfect late fall day. I’m thinking seriously about adding some eggnog and Brandy to my next cup of coffee and maybe watching my first Christmas movie of the season later tonight. Cozy is an understatement.
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Also, this book is great and everyone who’s interested in literature, history, art, culture should read it.
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(at Oak Grove, Oregon)
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Hello book dragons!
It is Friday and I am so very happy that it is. This week has been long but rewarding. And I can’t wait to use some of my @fictionbathco beauty is terror items. When I say I’m hocked for this company I mean I’m hocked!
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I would have to say that the momento Mori candle is my favorite. When scents like cinnamon, clove, pumpkin, coconut milk and dark roast coffee you can’t go wrong when trying to set the mood for a dark academic atmosphere.
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This book is Escape from Asylum, by Madeleine Roux. It is filled with old photos, like the rest of Roux’s asylum series.
#books #bookstagram #booksandcoffee #bibliophile #bookish #openbook #coffee
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#bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booknerdigans #books #bookblogger #blogger #bloglife #bookstagramlife #igersdubai #ya #classics #goodreads #youngadultfiction #yalovin #dubaiblogger #follow #booksandbeans #coffeeaddict #booksandcoffee #wristgame #handsinframe #coffeeaddict My main problem was how to carry all my books! Cotdammit! But because of that….. I found books that I think I should let go. I know, it’s hard but I need to. .
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Soooo…. Yep, heads up to all my #Dubai friends!!! I’ll be selling *~some~* of my books for very cheap prices! Hihi. Watch out for this space anytime this weekend! (at New Blog Post: Link in Bio)
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“If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you’ll end up miserable.”
#theheroofages #brandonsanderson #amreading
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“If you give up what you want most for what you think you should want more, you’ll end up miserable.”
#theheroofages #brandonsanderson #amreading
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#bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booknerdigans #books #bookblogger #blogger #bloglife #bookstagramlife #igersdubai #ya #classics #goodreads #youngadultfiction #yalovin #dubaiblogger #follow #booksandbeans #coffeeaddict #booksandcoffee #wristgame #handsinframe #coffeeaddict (at Comptoir 102)
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Reading at a cafe. ☕️
#readingspot #booksandcoffee #cafe #cafeandbooks #icedlatter #buzzfeedbooks #buzzfeed #thereadingroom (at The Brass)
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LOD. I only show the outside of a library or bookstore if it is truly remarkable. Dig Atlantis Books on Santorini Island off Greece. An island paradise bookstore. And you know it has to be pretty swell if it has a copy of the greatest novel in the human language, THE GREAT GATSBY outside.
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Make sure you grab yourself a FREE e-book of ‘2.37: Terror in Resonance’ while you still can! A dark journey where madness reigns supreme ♥️ https://www.amazon.com/2-37-Terror-Resonance-Unathi-Ngada-ebook/dp/B08ZL668Z7/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=R68USO51N58F&keywords=unathi+ngada&qid=1642836871&sprefix=unathi+ngada%2Caps%2C553&sr=8-1#
Many children who’s names were stripped away from them since birth have been experimented upon in a hidden laboratory for the cure and vaccine of the deadliest virus. The laboratory is run by the sadistic and psychotic Doctor Michail Preobrazhensky who is known to perform the most horrendous experiments on his patients including: mutilation, dismemberment, torture, sodomy and unauthorized medical procedures set by the Federal Health Bureau. As the number of many failed test subjects pile up in the laboratory, Thirteen’s itch to kill Doctor Preobrazhensky rises. A tale between good and evil. A tale between the mad and the sane. Who rises and who falls into the baphomet’s pits?
Get your copy on Amazon and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08ZL668Z7?pf_rd_r=F8PSX7ZBWCAT5F93GSSN&pf_rd_p=9046d300-28af-4c4d-96e2-e418322f9056&pd_rd_r=9cfa551c-1319-405d-b16b-24264d5e0d5e&pd_rd_w=vl6tf&pd_rd_wg=vrIIF
Amazon.com: 2.37: Terror in Resonance eBook : Ngada, Unathi: Books
My book Complete Stories is available on Amazon, free on Kindle, Barnes & Noble Online and Takealot
“A sacred dream occurs. Two shadows stand opposite one another – female shadows that are descendants of the god of death. They morph into the light winds at the hour of 3:48 and sometimes they hiss – like baby pythons and sometimes like spitting cobras waiting patiently for their prey. Drenched in thirst. Drenched in greed and hunger. There is a need for conversation to take place, conversation about who they are, their names or perhaps where they came from. They are nameless as dead inland taipans decomposing below the blazing sun. If the death god could be compared to any known object the shadows would be the best comparison. My sudden interest in shadows came shortly after realizing that my body is not behaving the way it is supposed to behave. It rebels against the head even though the head has the tendency of contorting on its own”
Link below:
Complete Stories: Unathi Ndlelantle Ngada: 9781086585759: Amazon.com: Books
“The hunt has won
The morn is dark
and black.
Let those black eyed children consume me in my sleep.”
- Unathi Ndlelantle Ngada, Nocturne
Book on Goodreads: A South Afri(K)an Psycho http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40853875-a-south-afri-k-an-psycho
Hot cocoa, crunchy leaves, cozy blankets, and pumpkins. What more could one need?
Cloudy, autumn days are all I need.
Also, I hope everyone’s semester has gone well so far!
A library like this and a cup of tea is all I need in my life
I want to live in this picture today. Everything is so perfect. The rain, the falling leaves, and the adorable bookstore
When I woke up this morning, it finally started to feel like autumn! I’m so excited for colder weather.
Also! As the fall semester is about to begin, I wanted to wish everyone luck and hope everyone has a great semester
Some iced coffee and a good book and I’d be all set
This is room is so cozy and inviting. I don’t think I’d ever want to get out of bed
Now that this semester is over, all I want to do is just lay in bed all day with a good book
I want to live in this picture forever!
Forever wishing that autumn was year-round
