Summary of The Power

The Power, by Naomi Alderman, is a science fiction novel set in a near-future world where teenage girls suddenly discover they have the ability to generate electricity through their fingertips. This newfound power quickly spreads around the world and upends the global balance of power, as women begin to rise up and challenge the existing patriarchy. As a result, the world struggles to redefine its societal structures, and a fierce battle of ideologies emerges. At the center of the story are four very different women—Allie, Margot, Roxy, and Tunde—who become the voices for a generation of newfound power. On their journey to create a new, more equitable world, they must confront challenges from every angle, from their own personal struggles to the weight of a new world order.