Lilah Quinn

An incredibly insightful exploration of Power, it's meaning, use, and the implications thereof. I also found it to be a bitingly intelligent critique of social structures and gender identity-- rife with social commentary that touch on a plethora of topics, ranging from misogyny and patriarchy, to matriarchy, and the nature of humanity's need for hierarchy itself. In addition, the characters are wonderfully complex and believably human; if one dimensional characters are a pet peeve, this is the book for you. Alderman's diction also possesses a lyrical, dream-like, quality that makes reading The Power feel, alternately, like a fever dream, and an absolute nightmare. To me, this is all HIGH praise. And I'm not sure how else I can recommend this book, other than to say, it made me think. And at the end of the day, that's what any good book should do. Read it, and thank me later. And if audio books are your thing, there's more good news; the audible version is brilliantly narrated. Go get it, now. Seriously. What are you waiting for? Go get it. Now!