The Strangers by Naomi Alderman review – where has this odd new species come from? Naomi Alderman's latest work, The Strangers, is a beguiling puzzle that challenges readers' understanding of grief.
On its surface, it appears to be an exploration of loss through speculative fiction, but as one reads on, it becomes clear that Alderman is probing deeper into human experience.
The Limits of Legibility Alderman's central concern revolves around the idea that grief is a disorienting force that can render rational beings into strangers.