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hanz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Animal death, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Grief, Violence, Death, Blood, and War
hannahhmh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, Racism, War, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexism
timsormin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Child death and Gore
Moderate: Xenophobia, War, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
starlitpage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Xenophobia, War, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Racism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Medical content, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Slavery
_lilyonbooks's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Racism, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, and War
wickedgrumpy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The world building, the characters, the technology, the journey.. Impeccable.
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Classism, Death of parent, Child death, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Confinement, Cursing, War, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Medical trauma, Bullying, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Body horror, Murder, Body shaming, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Violence, Grief, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Hate crime
tifftastic87's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Binti has a lot of discussions about racism, xenophobia, colorism and sexism within the realm of Afrofuturism. These conversations are always based in reality and I find them at times really well done and at times a little heavy handed, I liked the nuance in Binti though. We analyze some of our preconceived biases about people different than us through the use of an alien race, which was nicely done here.
Binti as a character seemed to actually fit the actions of a teenager fairly well, she wasn't one of the chosen one types that is just "oh so strong." She had a lot of emotions, often crying a lot, but finding her resolve to get the thing done.
The story was surprisingly inclusive of trans folk, which I didn't expect. However, there were still a couple of throw away lines about gay folk that were a little off.
The stories are also extremely connected and have a really good through line.
Graphic: Violence, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Xenophobia, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Death, War, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Gore, and Confinement
Minor: Infertility and Eating disorder
mimlleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death
Moderate: War
tubercule_oursidae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Xenophobia
species are at war in this book, and it is violent. Violence is not free, it is well written and justifiedchattie_the_mad_chatter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
These books pack a punch. There is so much reflection on being human and things that reflect our society within this futuristic world and mix of fictional species, cultures and races. How this world could feel so real within such a short space of time. The personal journey Binti goes on and her friendships, relationships with her family etc. is astounding.
The end wrapped up the series so well and I really felt we came full circle. I had an amazing journey and can't wait to read more from this author! 😃💜📚
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, War, and Grief