kimlockhartga@beige.partyMost people know Naomi Alderman for her famous feminist book: THE POWER, which sparked a great deal of discussion, and even a screenplay adaptation. I actually liked her book THE FUTURE even better. It's highly satirical, and very contemporary/near-future.
Alderman's newest novel THE STRANGERS is part science fiction and part autofiction, a combination I've never seen before. The reception has been mixed (just like with her other work) but I figured I'd give it a whirl. I'm glad I did. It seems obvious that the book would have a narrower audience than any of her previous work. It's painfully personal, but it's also inventive, reflective, revelatory, and full of quiet wisdom. 4.5 stars out of 5.