Reviews

Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

mylibrarybooks's review against another edition

5.0

Well, silly me, I thought this was the complete collection of Binti, but that's actually kind of really exciting to find out! Binti is everything I've always wanted from a heroine in space, and I can't wait to see what happens next!

hjswinford's review against another edition

4.0

Very enthralling introduction to a new world. I loved Binto's voice and scrappiness. Moving right on to book 2.

lea_xiii's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

cardboard_triptych's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

dbraine's review against another edition

4.0

This was a really nice easy listen I’ve not read a novella before and I would really recommend it for a short read. Of course if it were a novel I would say there were many things that could have been expanded on particularly some of the language used.

jesscrawford98's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

3.75

meetyouineveryplace's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective 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? No

4.25

darkskybooks's review against another edition

4.0

I am quickly becoming a fan of African sci-fi. Binti explores the ideas of alienation and difference with a very authentic voice - being different lets you approach problems from a different angle, and can ultimately lead to different solutions. As N.K Jemisin points out in her introduction Binti's differences are highlighted right from the start, but from an interesting perspective that is often lost on those of us with a different cultural upbringing.

This is a refreshing tale, highlighting the importance of communication and cultural respect. It feels very apt for the times.

mathematicalcoffee's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.5

Interesting world, but bit of a "character with magical abilities that are only just discovered thst happen to fill every plot challenge" trope

voxvenati's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

Interesting, quick little read. 

I really enjoyed the audiobook narrator for this one. It’s really hit or miss for me when it comes to narrators, but Robin Miles killed it.

I always love a scifi with other sentient races, so that was an easy win. Did it need to be a novella series? Maybe not, but I’m into the world building and enjoying the ride. Overall, solid.