Best Selling Books by Naomi Alderman

The bestselling, award-winning author of The Power delivers a “page-turning” (Los Angeles Times), “propulsive” (The Boston Globe), “thrilling” (BookPage, starred review) tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it. Martha Einkorn never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now, she’s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather, predictive analytics, and covert weaponry while spouting technological prophecy. Across the world, in a mall in Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, flees from an assassin. Suddenly, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What do they know about the future that Zhen doesn’t? When Martha and Zhen’s worlds collide, an explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful—or it could herald the cataclysmic end of civilization. By turns “playful, incisive, horribly relevant, and surprisingly hopeful” (Lauren Beukes, New York Times bestselling author of The Shining Girls), The Future unfolds at breakneck speed, highlighting how power corrupts the few who have it and what it means to stand up to them. The future is coming. The Future is here.

In this stunning bestseller praised as "our era''s Handmaid''s Tale," a fierce new power has emerged—and only women have it (Washington Post). In The Power, the world is a recognizable place: there''s a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But then a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power: they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world drastically resets. From award-winning author Naomi Alderman, The Power is speculative fiction at its most ambitious and provocative, at once taking us on a thrilling journey to an alternate reality, and exposing our own world in bold and surprising ways. "Captivating, fierce, and unsettling...I was riveted by every page. Alderman''s prose is immersive and, well, electric." —New York Times Book Review

*NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING RACHEL WEISZ AND RACHEL MCADAMS *AUTHOR OF ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE READS From the New York Times bestselling author of The Power comes a novel about a young woman who must return home in the wake of her father’s death and confront the tight-knit Orthodox community that she ran away from—reigniting the old flames of forbidden love. When a young photographer living in New York learns that her estranged father, a well-respected rabbi, has died, she can no longer run away from the truth, and soon sets out for the Orthodox Jewish community in London where she grew up. Back for the first time in years, Ronit can feel the disapproving eyes of the community. Especially those of her beloved cousin, Dovid, her father’s favorite student and now an admired rabbi himself, and Esti, who was once her only ally in youthful rebelliousness. Now Esti is married to Dovid, and Ronit is shocked by how different they both seem, and how much greater the gulf between them is. But when old flames reignite and the shocking truth about Ronit and Esti’s relationship is revealed, the past and present converge in this award-winning and critically acclaimed novel about the universality of love and faith, and the strength and sacrifice it takes to fight for what you believe in—even when it means disobedience.

It was a time of brutal tyranny and occupation. Young men and women took to the streets to protest. Dictators put them down with iron force. Rumours spread. Rebels attacked the greatest empire the world had ever known. The empire gathered its forces to make those rebels pay. And in the midst of all that, one preacher by the name of Jesus died. And either something miraculous happened or someone lied.

From the author of The Power, winner of the Baileys Women''s Prize for Fiction 2017 Naomi Alderman''s The Lessons reflects the truth that the lessons life teaches often come too late. Hidden away in an Oxford back street is a crumbling Georgian mansion, unknown to any but the few who possess a key to its unassuming front gate. Its owner is the mercurial, charismatic Mark Winters, whose rackety trust-fund upbringing has left him as troubled and unpredictable as he is wildly promiscuous. Mark gathers around him an impressionable group of students: glamorous Emmanuella, who always has a new boyfriend in tow; Franny and Simon, best friends and occasional lovers; musician Jess, whose calm exterior hides passionate depths. And James, already damaged by Oxford and looking for a group to belong to. For a time they live in a charmed world of learning and parties and love affairs. But university is no grounding for adult life, and when, years later, tragedy strikes they are entirely unprepared.

A new version of this much-loved anthology, with a brand-new story featuring the brand-new Thirteenth Doctor from literary sensation Naomi Alderman! Twelve wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel - featuring all twelve Doctors - are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who book. And now they''re joined by a very exciting, and very exclusive, new tale - written by Naomi Alderman, author of The Power - that will star the Thirteenth Doctor, as she battles to save the universe with her three close and trusted friends. Other authors featured are: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, and Holly Black.

WHATEVER YOU BORROW MUST BE REPAID... Andrew Brown never has enough time. No time to call his sister, or to prepare for that important presentation at the bank where he works. The train''s late, the lift jams. If only he had just a little more time. And time is the business of Mr Symington and Mr Blenkinsop. They''ll lend him some - at a very reasonable rate of interest. Scenting something sinister, the Doctor, Amy and Rory go undercover at the bank. But they have to move fast to stop Symington and Blenkinsop before they cash in their investments. Borrowed Time is a thrilling race against the clock from Naomi A Alderman, the Bailey’s Prize winning author of The Power featuring the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit Doctor Who series from BBC Television. ‘Alderman is a fluent and powerful writer’ - Sunday Times

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Each author captures Christie—and Marple—perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." — Rhys Bowen, Washington Post “Marple is the best loved [detective]. Also the most influential. . . . It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes.” — Los Angeles Times Agatha Christie’s legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murder One doesn''t stop at one murder... Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation; bad omens surround an untimely death aboard a cruise ship to Hong Kong; and a bestselling writer on holiday in Italy is caught in a nefarious plot. These and other crimes committed in the name of love, jealousy, blackmail, and revenge are ones that only the indomitable Jane Marple can solve. Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie’s legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of all time.

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime''s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. *The first print run will be a true collector''s edition with a gold foiled design on the cover board - pre-order now* This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie''s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. · Naomi Alderman · Leigh Bardugo · Alyssa Cole · Lucy Foley · Elly Griffiths · Natalie Haynes · Jean Kwok · Val McDermid · Karen M. McManus · Dreda Say Mitchell · Kate Mosse · Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930''s The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie''s last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Andrew Brown works at a big international bank. He makes lots of money every day, but he never has enough time. Now, he might have found a way to borrow some. But, instead of making his life easier, more time might just give him more problems. Maybe the time-travelling Doctor can help!

Our bodies all have stories to tell - and who better to tell them than fifteen of the world''s finest writers? Buried beneath layers of flesh, our hearts pump, our lungs inflate, our kidneys filter. These organs, and others, are essential to our survival but remain largely unknown to us. In Beneath the Skin, fifteen writers each explore a different body part: Naomi Alderman unravels the intestines and our obsession with food; Thomas Lynch celebrates the womb as a miracle; AL Kennedy explores the nose''s striking ability to conjure memories; and Philip Kerr traces the remarkable history of brain surgery. The human stomach, we discover, contains as many brain cells as a cat has in its head. The lungs weigh about the same as a loaf of bread. A traumatic memory can show itself on the skin. Moving, comical and often unexpected, this is an awe-inspiring voyage through the mysterious landscape of our bodies. Based on the BBC Radio 3 series ''A Body of Essays''.

Por Naomi Alderman, que se consagró como la gran autora contemporánea del género distópico con El poder , llega El futuro , un asombroso tour de force . El futuro, como han descubierto las personas más ricas del planeta, es donde está el dinero. El futuro son unos pocos multimillonarios que conducen al mundo a la destrucción mientras salvaguardan su propia supervivencia con lujosos búnkeres secretos. El futuro es clima privado, profecía tecnológica y armas altamente negables. El futuro es un puñado de amigos, la hija del líder de una secta, un hacker no binario, un visionario expulsado de Silicon Valley, la esposa preocupada de un peligroso director ejecutivo y un sobreviviente famoso en Internet, que traman un plan audaz. Podría ser el mayor atraco de la historia. O el final catastrófico de la civilización. El futuro es lo que ves si no miras hacia atrás. El futuro está aquí. «Con una brillante inmediatez, Alderman nos plantea las preguntas que hace El futuro: ¿quién manda en el mundo? ¿Qué han hecho para merecer ese poder? Y como hay algo que va mal (en las estructuras de la sociedad, en la destrucción que descargamos en el mundo natural y en nosotros mismos), ¿qué vamos a hacer al respecto?». The Financial Times «Constantemente asegurándose de mantener nuestra atención, [Alderman] teje una adictiva aventura internacional que incluye billonarios del mundo de la tecnología construyendo búnkeres, un experto en supervivencia tecnológica, hackers, fundamentalistas vengativos y una trama conspirativa tras otra». The Bookseller

PLAYAWAY. Hidden away in an Oxford back street is a crumbling Georgian mansion. Its owner is the charismatic Mark Winters, who gathers around him an impressionable group of students. For a time they live in a world of learning, parties and love affairs. But university is no grounding for adult life, and when, years later, tragedy strikes they are entirely unprepared for the consequences.

ET SI LES FEMMES PRENAIENT ENFIN LE POUVOIR DANS LE MONDE ENTIER ? Aux quatre coins du monde, les femmes découvrent qu''elles détiennent le "pouvoir". Du bout des doigts, elles peuvent infliger une douleur fulgurante - et même la mort. Soudain, les hommes comprennent qu''ils deviennent le "sexe faible". Mais jusqu''où iront les femmes pour imposer ce nouvel ordre ? « Électrisant ! Choquant ! Décoiffant ! Vous ne regarderez plus jamais les choses de la même façon... » Margaret Atwood, auteur de La Servante écarlate « Mettre en lumière les travers des humains et continuer d’éveiller les consciences : c’est là que réside le pouvoir de ce livre. » Aurélie Janssens, librairie Page et Plume, Limoges « Une écriture électrique. Un rythme endiablé. Si le pouvoir change de camp, pour le meilleur comme pour le pire, ne passez pas à côté : Lisez ce livre ! » Charlotte Desmousseaux, librairie La vie devant soi, Nantes

VINNARE: WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2017! »Makten är vår tids The Handmaid’s Tale.« | Washington Post På ytan är allt som vanligt. En nigeriansk dotter som slöar i familjens pool. En barnhemsflicka, vars religiösa föräldrar döljer sin sanna natur. En amerikansk lokalpolitiker. En okammad Londontjej med trasslig bakgrund. Men något är annorlunda. Något som får deras liv att smälta samman med förödande resultat. En mäktig, märklig kraft slår rot i världen och ger tonårsflickor monumental fysisk styrka. En styrka som kan skapa fruktansvärd smärta och död. En liten justering av verkligheten, och en hel värld sätts i gungning. Makten är en spektakulär, prisbelönt roman - ambitiös, skarp och provocerande - som tar med läsaren till en alternativ verklighet där kvinnor styr, och som samtidigt kastar ljus över villkoren för allas våra egna, begränsade liv. En internationell TV-serie byggd på boken är planerad. NAOMI ALDERMAN [f.1974] är en brittisk författare och professor i kreativt skrivande. Makten, hennes fjärde roman, har blivit en enorm sälj- och kritikersuccé, och var en av de tre bäst säljande romanerna i Storbritannien 2017. Barack Obama har nämnt den som en av sina favoritböcker 2017, den valdes till en av årets bästa böcker i bland annat New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly och på Amazon, och tilldelades det prestigefyllda Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2017. »Elektrifierande! Chockerande! Kommer att knocka dig! Sen kommer du att tänka efter en gång extra – om allt.« | Margaret Atwood

Naomi Aldermans großer feministischer Roman jetzt in der brandneuen Filmausgabe Es sind scheinbar gewöhnliche Alltagsszenen: ein nigerianisches Mädchen am Pool. Die Tochter einer Londoner Gangsterfamilie. Eine US-amerikanische Politikerin. Doch sie alle verbindet ein Geheimnis: Von heute auf morgen haben Frauen weltweit »die Gabe« – sie können mit ihren Händen starke elektrische Stromstöße aussenden, andere damit schwer verletzen und sogar töten. Ein Ereignis, das die Machtverhältnisse und das Zusammenleben aller Menschen unaufhaltsam, unwiderbringlich und auf schmerzvolle Weise verändern wird.

Insolente, rebelle, Ronit a quitté l''Angleterre et la communauté juive orthodoxe à dix-huit ans, direction New York. Refusant de se plier au destin tout tracé de mère de famille et d''épouse, elle a désobéi à son père, le grand Rav Krushka. À la mort de ce dernier, quinze ans plus tard, Ronit est rappelée auprès de sa famille, à Hendon. Elle retrouve Esti, qui fut sa petite amie, et son cousin Dovid. Eux n''ont pas désobéi. Dovid est devenu rabbin presque malgré lui. Esti a nié son attirance pour les femmes et suivi les préceptes de la Torah : elle a épousé Dovid... sans cesser d''aimer Ronit. Le retour de l''enfant maudite dans ce monde replié sur lui-même va provoquer une onde de choc. Traduit de l’anglais par Hélène Papot.

Por Naomi Alderman, que se consagró como lagran autora contemporánea del género distópico con El poder, llega El futuro, un asombroso tour de force. El futuro, como han descubierto las personas más ricas del planeta, es donde está el dinero. El futuro son unos pocos multimillonarios que conducen al mundo a la destrucción mientras salvaguardan su propia supervivencia con lujosos búnkeres secretos. El futuro es clima privado, profecía tecnológica y armas altamente negables. El futuro es un puñado de amigos, la hija del líder de una secta, un hacker no binario, un visionario expulsado de Silicon Valley, la esposa preocupada de un peligroso director ejecutivo y un sobreviviente famoso en Internet, que traman un plan audaz. Podría ser el mayor atraco de la historia. O el final catastrófico de la civilización. El futuro es lo que ves si no miras hacia atrás. El futuro está aquí. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The bestselling, award-winning author of The Powerdelivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it. When Martha Einkorn fled her father''s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now, she''s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather, predictive analytics, and covert weaponry, while spouting technological prophecy. Martha may have left the cult, but if the apocalyptic warnings in her father''s fox and rabbit sermon--once a parable to her--are starting to come true, how much future is actually left? Across the world, in a mall in Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, flees from an assassin. She''s cornered, desperate and--worst of all--might die without ever knowing what''s going on. Suddenly, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What is it really for? And if those behind it can save her from danger, what do they want from her, and what else do they know about the future? Martha and Zhen''s worlds are about to collide. An explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha''s relentless drive and Zhen''s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization. By turns thrilling, hilarious, tender, and always piercingly brilliant, The Futureunfolds at a breakneck speed, highlighting how power corrupts the few who have it and what it means to stand up to them. The future is coming. The Future is here.

A nők a világ minden táján felfedezik, hogy különös erővel rendelkeznek. Ujjuk egyetlen érintésével képesek szörnyű fájdalmat okozni, sőt: gyilkolni is. A férfiak pedig rájönnek, hogy kicsúszott a kezükből az irányítás... Elérkezett a Lányok Napja, de vajon hogyan fog véget érni? A hatalom az elmúlt évek legnagyobb könyvsikereinek egyike, megjelenése óta megtalálható a legfontosabb sikerlistákon, 15 héten át szerepelt a New York Times mérvadó listáján. Már több, mit két tucat nyelvre lefordították, rendkívüli aktualitásával, melyben egy új, nők irányította jövőt vizionál, jelentős visszhangot váltott ki az irodalmi életben, a közéletben, a sajtóban és a politikában. Sorra kapja a fontos elismeréseket, a New York Times az év tíz legjobb könyve közé választotta, ahogyan Barack Obama is ajánlotta, mint az év egyik legfontosabb könyvét. "Provokatív, korszak-meghatározó thriller"- Guardian "Az éhezők viadala és A szolgálólány meséje – vegyítve." - Cosmopolitan "Tökéletes. Okos, ijesztő, mulatságos."- Daily Telegraph "Magával ragadó. Minden nőnek el kellene olvasni." - The Times "Dermesztő. Egy irodalmi bomba." - Financial Times "Sokkoló." - Observer "Felvillanyoz, sokkol, bámulatba ejt! És mélyen elgondolkoztat." - Margaret Atwood "Dermesztő mestermű." - Sarah Perry "A szolgálólány meséje a Holtodiglan generációjához." - Grazia

In ‘De macht’ van Naomi Alderman ontdekken vrouwen overal ter wereld dat zij de kracht bezitten. Met de minste vingerbeweging kunnen ze folterende pijnen veroorzaken, en zelfs doden. Ineens beseft iedere man op aarde dat hij de macht niet meer in handen heeft. De Dag van de Meisjes is aangebroken – maar waar houdt het op? ‘Een grote, onweerstaanbare en wereldomvattende thriller.’ – ‘The Guardian’ ‘Onweerstaanbaar. Een spiegel voor het hier en nu.’ – ‘Mail on Sunday’ ‘Een fascinerende kijk op hoe de wereld zou kunnen zijn als na duizenden jaren van seksisme de rollen werden omgedraaid. Ingenieus... verdient het om door iedere vrouw gelezen te worden (en trouwens ook door iedere man).’ – ‘The Times’

15 der beeindruckendsten und talentiertesten Schriftsteller der Gegenwart erzählen in diesem Buch ihre ganz persönliche Geschichte über den Körper: Naomi Alderman etwa entschlüsselt die Antwort des Darms auf moderne Essgewohnheiten, A. L. Kennedy erforscht die erstaunliche Merkfähigkeit der Nase und Thomas Lynch feiert die Gebärmutter als Wunder der Natur, während Philip Kerr die bemerkenswerte Geschichte der Gehirnchirurgie ergründet. Wie verhält man sich bei Schilddrüsensturm, und welches Ohr brachte es in der Literatur zu besonderer Berühmtheit? »Unter der Haut« lädt ein zu einer literarischen Reise durch die geheimnisvolle Landschaft unseres Körpers: berührend, witzig, informativ und überraschend.

Hva vil skje om kvinnene får makten i egne hender? En dag oppdager kvinner over hele verden at de har en ny kraft: Hendene deres kan skyte elektriske ladninger - med et lite knips kan de påføre andre mennesker støt, lammelser, grusomme smerter - til og med død. Klodens menn må plutselig innse at de ikke lenger har kontroll. Fra nå av er de prisgitt kvinnenes makt: Jentenes Dag har kommet. Men hva gjør kvinnene med makten de har fått - og hva gjør makten med kvinnene? En åndeløst spennende futuristisk triller, en fengslende og flertydig roman, og en svimlende utforskning av makt og kjønn. I romanen møter vi fire skikkelser forskjellige steder i verden - tre kvinner og en mann - som alle får livene forandret av kraften. Hva gjør den nye makten med dem? Hvordan forandres samfunnet, menneskene og forholdet mellom kjønnene? Og er det endelig mulig å bygge en rettferdig verden, nå som mannens undertrykking er borte? Kraften er en intens leseropplevelse - som vil få deg til å se på verden med nye øyne.

Het was een tijd van wrede overheersing. Jonge mannen en vrouwen gingen de straat op om te protesteren. Dictators sloegen de opstand met harde hand neer. Geruchten gingen van mond tot mond. ’s Werelds grootste rijk werd aangevallen door rebellen. En te midden van dit alles stierf een ogenschijnlijk onbeduidende prediker. Naomi Alderman verhaalt indrukwekkend over het begin van onze jaartelling en plaatst met Het boek van leugenaars een vertrouwd verhaal in een compleet nieuw daglicht. ‘Een indringende hervertelling.’ Hilary Mantel ‘Uitzonderlijk. Alderman is een extreem getalenteerd schrijfster.’ Joanne Harris ‘Intelligent, grimmig, meeslepend.’ Charlotte Mendelson

Immagina che stia per arrivare la fine del mondo. Immagina che esista un algoritmo in grado di avvisarti con dieci giorni di anticipo e che solo un gruppo ristretto e molto selezionato di persone abbia accesso a queste informazioni. Salteresti a bordo di un aereo per salvarti mentre il resto dell’umanità collassa sotto la pressione del cambiamento climatico e di una nuova pandemia? Lai Zhen è una giovane esperta di tecniche di survivalismo. Tiene conferenze in giro per il mondo e i suoi video raccolgono milioni di visualizzazioni. Del resto, quando hai assistito da bambina al crollo di Hong Kong e hai trascorso parte dell’adolescenza in un campo profughi, l’istinto di fuga e di sopravvivenza è tutto ciò che ti rimane. Martha Einkorn è l’assistente di Lenk Sketlish, ceo di Fantail, il più grande social network globale. È lei a convincerlo a collaborare con le altre due maggiori Big Tech del pianeta per creare un sistema di aree protette, dove tutelare il poco che resta della natura incontaminata. Anche nel passato di Martha, però, si cela un segreto che condiziona i suoi pensieri e la sua visione del mondo. L’incontro fra Zhen e Martha mette in moto un meccanismo inarrestabile che ci mostra cosa potrebbe succedere al pianeta in un futuro non troppo lontano. Ma in questo gioco di luci e ombre niente è come sembra. Da un killer spietato appostato in un centro commerciale a un forum online di survivalisti che prende una deriva biblica, da droni minuscoli come insetti capaci di ucciderti in un soffio a un aereo che scompare all’improvviso dai radar: il nuovo romanzo di Naomi Alderman è una miscela esplosiva, imperniata su un caleidoscopio di personaggi umanissimi e memorabili. Ed è anche un appello accorato ad agire per salvare il pianeta dalla catastrofe, perché quando il futuro sembra buio e la disperazione prende il sopravvento, solo la fiducia e la collaborazione tra gli esseri umani possono riaccendere la speranza.

‘Ongehoorzaam’ is de eerste roman van de bekroonde auteur Naomi Alderman. Wanneer een geliefde rabbijn overlijdt, komt diens dochter Ronit over uit New York en verheugt zich op het weerzien met vrienden uit haar jeugd in Hendon, een Londense wijk. Maar al snel wordt duidelijk dat ze haar milieu ontgroeid is. Wanneer Ronit haar jeugdvriendin Esti weer ontmoet, die een heel ander pad is ingeslagen, worden de twee vrouwen gedwongen hun verleden onder ogen te zien, evenals de moeilijke keuzes die zij afzonderlijk hebben moeten maken. ‘Ongehoorzaam’ is in 2017 verfilmd met Rachel Weisz en Rachel McAdams in de rollen van Ronit en Esti.

All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically. Ambitious and provocative, visceral and page-turning, award-winning author Naomi Alderman''s The Power at once takes us on a journey to an alternate reality and exposes our own world in bold and surprising ways.