Reviews

Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor

marisa_dc's review

3.0

3.5
I don't think this should be classified as sci-fy, but more like a folklore tale with some technology elements here and there. Quick reading, open ending at least for me. I am not really sure how It really ended

thebritster101's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

2.0

wondereads13's review

adventurous emotional medium-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

4.0

 I've always been very interested in Nnedi Okorafor, but, unfortunately, my first foray into her books, Binti, was a bit of a letdown. Remote Control was my second go, and I had a much better time. Remote Control is technically set in the world of another of Okorafor's books, but the worldbuilding is still fairly well-established. Also, the writing does a good job of skirting around the larger questions, developing a story that is more about the characters than the answer of what is actually happening. There are certain things that I would appreciate clarification on, but I can mostly look past that since Okorafor does a stellar job of developing Sankofa/Fatima and her relationships. 

almond's review against another edition

4.0

Interesting and unusual, but I have to confess I didn’t get it.

srhhelm's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

theangrystackrat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad 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

3.0

Sankofa has been cursed and gifted by a mysterious seed that falls from the sky, granting the power over death. Haunted by the pain of losing her family and being hated by everyone - she journeys to find her place and a home to call her own. This was dark and sad, with little resolution to the plot. I love okorafor's world building and descriptions. I wish this had been longer though.

emilyforrer's review

4.0

This felt like a breath of fresh air in the sci-fi realm! I wish there had been more.

heathercottledillon's review

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4.0

melodon's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

Story was pretty interesting!!! I didn't completely catch all of the plot, but it does feel like this might be a novella set in a larger world? Definitely recommend

justcallmeemily's review

emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Child death, and Death of parent

Moderate: Car accident, Violence, and Animal death

Minor: Injury/Injury detail