Reviews

LaGuardia by Nnedi Okorafor

ishouldreadthat's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

4.5

katffischer's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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

shamfeldt's review

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

zoes_human's review

adventurous hopeful

4.0

lilaceous's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-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

3.5

characters - .5⭐️

illustrations - ⭐️

effective storytelling - 

engaging to read - ⭐️

would recommend - ⭐️

this is a really fun read, i just think it could have used some more polishing before being published. there are a few inconsistencies in the world building and character choices that became too distracting to ignore. outside of the inconsistencies, this story is interesting, imaginative, and has a nice range of characters.

mekeisha's review

challenging informative mysterious reflective 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

3.0

readingsofaslinky's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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

5.0

amagistrali's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

bookaneer's review

4.0

I was expecting a much fast-moving action packed story (I mean, look at that cover!), but apparently it was a more subdued account on the issues of immigration and racism. The author said in her end note that if you came from Africa and sported some 'exotic' hairdos, it is likely you'll get more attention from the airport authority, such as extra screenings and whatnots. She had that experience in LaGuardia airport, hence this book.

But, let's talk about the aliens! Remember District 9 the movie? The colorful, wonderfully weird aliens in this story also suffered similar racism. I think Supergirl also had human-supremacy storyline in its recent season. Aliens, figuratively and literally, if you look different, prepare for the consequences.

I digress, the book is actually more about a family. A preggo lady and her alien friend. It's sweet. And a standalone. And the illustrations are gorgeous.

balise's review

5.0

This was GREAT. And I have all the <3 for the art and especially the colors. Loved it!