PSG Book Club: “The Power” by Naomi Alderman

The Power

Average PSG Rating: 4.3/5

Favorite Quote: “One of them says, ‘Why did they do it?’ . . . And the other answers, ‘Because they could.’ That is the only answer there ever is.”

• Readers discussed the novel's themes of gender roles and politics.
• The book follows four main narrators experiencing societal changes after women gain the ability to conduct electricity.
• The story explores how governments and leaders attempt to control this newfound power.
• The book features diverse narrators and interspersed artifacts to illustrate the evolving society.
• The discussion continued beyond the initial meeting due to the book's engaging nature and thought-provoking content.
• The book received a high rating from the readers, indicating it was a thought-provoking and impactful read.