60 pages 2 hours read

Naomi Alderman

The Future

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In The Future by Naomi Alderman, set in a post-apocalyptic near future, the CEOs of the three largest technology companies vanish amidst societal collapse. Survivalist Lai Zhen navigates a world where technology and corporate power dominate, leading to unexpected alliances and confrontations. Themes of environmental impact and corporate ethics are central to the novel. The novel contains depictions of death by suicide and substance misuse.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Naomi Alderman's The Future is praised for its thought-provoking narrative and engaging writing. Reviewers commend its imaginative exploration of technology and society, though some find the pacing uneven. Characters receive mixed reviews, with some finding them compelling while others see them as underdeveloped. Overall, it's a stimulating read for fans of speculative fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Future?

A reader who would enjoy The Future by Naomi Alderman is likely someone intrigued by dystopian narratives and speculative fiction. Fans of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Alderman’s own The Power would appreciate its exploration of technology and societal shifts. This reader values thought-provoking themes and complex characters.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Topics

LGBTQ

Themes

Life/Time: The Future

Natural World: Appearance & Reality

Values/Ideas: Order & Chaos