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andread's review against another edition
5.0
Tres días (y porque ayer me dejé unas poquitas páginas) me ha durado el último de mi ya muy querida Binti. Gracias, Cronocifi y a Carla Bataller por traerla a ella, a Okwu y a Nnedi Okorafor a España. Ha sido un viaje interespacial maravilloso, del que he aprendido y con el que he disfrutado infinitamente.
sammi1966's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
#yascifi
This part of the story starts a year after Binti gets to Uni that her family, friends and whole community did not want her to go to in the first place. And now she is coming home for her first visit. She didn't think it would be smooth. She only thought her family would have issues. But this was bigger than she expected bc she came home with her friend who is a Meduse, Okwu.
How big of an issue will their visit be? Apparently, a VERY big one. You will get sad and angry at certain points but this book will redeem itself.
I took off 1/2⭐ bc I felt it ended just a little abruptly. I would have loved an epilogue.
#scifi #ya
This part of the story starts a year after Binti gets to Uni that her family, friends and whole community did not want her to go to in the first place. And now she is coming home for her first visit. She didn't think it would be smooth. She only thought her family would have issues. But this was bigger than she expected bc she came home with her friend who is a Meduse, Okwu.
How big of an issue will their visit be? Apparently, a VERY big one. You will get sad and angry at certain points but this book will redeem itself.
I took off 1/2⭐ bc I felt it ended just a little abruptly. I would have loved an epilogue.
#scifi #ya
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
3.5***
The final book in the Binti trilogy, has Binti trying to broker peace between the Meduse and the Khoush. As the book opens, her home village is under attack while she roams the desert with her new friend, Mwinyi, who is a harmonizer.
I really like Binti, but I felt lost. Perhaps it’s been too long since I read the previous installments because I did not remember much basic information and felt confused several times. That didn’t stop me from going forward, however. Even as Binti is frequently unaware of all she is capable of, or of all that has happened, she perseveres in her goals. She will get back to her village. She will convince the elders to seek a peaceful solution.
There are a couple of rather stunning developments that had me literally exclaiming aloud, “No!” or “WHAT????!!!” But I never stopped turning pages.
I really marvel at the world-building that Okorafor has achieved here. The imaginative alien species are a marvel. And because I had come to trust her writing, I went with the flow and didn’t question the abilities of Okwu or New Fish.
The ending is a bit of a cliff hanger. Makes me wonder if this is really a trilogy, or if Okorafor intends to continue the series.
The final book in the Binti trilogy, has Binti trying to broker peace between the Meduse and the Khoush. As the book opens, her home village is under attack while she roams the desert with her new friend, Mwinyi, who is a harmonizer.
I really like Binti, but I felt lost. Perhaps it’s been too long since I read the previous installments because I did not remember much basic information and felt confused several times. That didn’t stop me from going forward, however. Even as Binti is frequently unaware of all she is capable of, or of all that has happened, she perseveres in her goals. She will get back to her village. She will convince the elders to seek a peaceful solution.
There are a couple of rather stunning developments that had me literally exclaiming aloud, “No!” or “WHAT????!!!” But I never stopped turning pages.
I really marvel at the world-building that Okorafor has achieved here. The imaginative alien species are a marvel. And because I had come to trust her writing, I went with the flow and didn’t question the abilities of Okwu or New Fish.
The ending is a bit of a cliff hanger. Makes me wonder if this is really a trilogy, or if Okorafor intends to continue the series.
mariugonza's review against another edition
3.0
So yeah... I managed to read the trilogy in a less than a day woohoo...
Now, in all seriousness I have to admit that this is series is the best I've read from Okorafor at this point. I think this kind of short-story/novella formula resonates with her style more than others.
I really enjoyed the trilogy, and even when I must admit that with the first book I think it was perfect, I liked binging these three bad boys and learning more about the world and it's amazing characters.
Might do a full on review in my YouTube channel soon :)
Now, in all seriousness I have to admit that this is series is the best I've read from Okorafor at this point. I think this kind of short-story/novella formula resonates with her style more than others.
I really enjoyed the trilogy, and even when I must admit that with the first book I think it was perfect, I liked binging these three bad boys and learning more about the world and it's amazing characters.
Might do a full on review in my YouTube channel soon :)
strawhat_kd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
The final chapter in the Binti trilogy does not disappoint. Actions beyond Binti's control impact her family, her friends, her neighbors, and even Binti herself. She sets off to do what she can, but it may be too late. This was a beautiful conclusion to the series. Filled with themes of family, acceptance, and change.
formethereisyou's review against another edition
4.25
i really loved following binti on her journey of searching for belonging, coming to understand her identity, and ultimately, herself. i loved the trilogy overall.
revisins's review against another edition
5.0
Holy damn. Like everything I've read from Dr. Okorafor...extremely impactful, unsettling, and a welcome adjustment to my worldview.
intentions's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
edgescout's review against another edition
5.0
Great trilogy and should be taught in schools. Touches on race, love, struggling with purpose, survival, violence verses peace, self-determination.