Reviews tagging 'Racism'

Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

99 reviews

romiress's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A short but very intriguing novella set in a fully realized world.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

natalie_gumm's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Racism

asahome's review against another edition

3.75

Content Warnings added from:  Binti by Nnedi Okorafor - Book Trigger Warnings 

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gore, Racism, Blood, and Murder

Minor: Animal death

akvolcano's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I thought that this was going to be entirely Afrofuturistic-which I think it could still be partially. But I was shocked to hear about white people in the book (they have another name) and to read about some colonizational/classism. My suprise aside-this book is well written and fully immerses the reader in this future world! I’m glad I don’t have to wait the other books because I’m super impatient to find out how the rest of the story! If you like science fiction-this is a must read.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Body shaming, Hate crime, Racism, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism

grizzlysnack's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Blood

Minor: Confinement and War

ashylibrarian's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The unique story of a human girl traveling to an alien planet for a chance to study at the most prestigious school in the galaxy. On her way there, however, Binti's ship is attacked by an enemy ship. Left as the only survivor, Binti must draw on the gifts of her people and the strength she has within to try and make amends amongst the galaxy. 

I have not read much sci-fi in the past, so I was glad to take a small story as a starting point. I thought for the length of the story the world-building was strong and created a vivid picture in my mind while listening. I thought the struggles were unique and interesting, and I found the ending to be satisfying. I know there are more books in this series, however, I am not sure yet if I will be continuing. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Racism

walkie_check's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, and Violence

Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, and Classism

Minor: Body horror, Confinement, Genocide, Gore, Racism, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

maecave15's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Violence

Minor: Racial slurs and Racism

celey's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

An incredible, futuristic vision of what it means to leave home and find your place and identity. Imaginative and beautifully written. 

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Violence

revengful_mariner's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Racism, Xenophobia, and Murder

Minor: War