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limaliest's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Beautifully written - a combination of futurism, Ghanaian myths and fantasy. The audiobook is also perfectly narrated.
persephone11's review
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Being someone who doesn't read many science fiction books or novellas, I still enjoyed this. I liked the characters and the setting. I think it was interesting how Sankofa used her powers. Overall, I think I would have preferred this to be a little longer but it was well done.
krystalanddogs's review against another edition
4.0
Novellas where you don't have all the information can be so hard to do in a way that isn't frustrating as a reader and this was great. I would've been happy to have a little bit more going on but this was pretty easy to get into as it was.
acanthae's review against another edition
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? Yes
5.0
I don't know why this book broke me the way that it did, but it did. Beautiful and thoughtful story.
nedge's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.5
dembury's review against another edition
5.0
Thoroughly fantastic piece of Africanfuturism with an immersive story and a main character who you can’t help but root for. I forgot how much I enjoy Okorafor’s writing style; it’s crisp and paints a really clear, detailed picture but it also very concise and never drags. The way Ghanaian culture, advanced technology, and alien elements are woven together in “Remote Control” makes for a unique work that feels grounded in reality yet so futuristic all at once.
Finally, the audiobook narrator, Adjoa Andoh, does an amazing job at narrating this story! I would absolutely recommend listening to her if you are able.
Finally, the audiobook narrator, Adjoa Andoh, does an amazing job at narrating this story! I would absolutely recommend listening to her if you are able.
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
1st book by Okorafor for me, and it was intriguing. Have to say that her being from Cincinnati made me want read her work a little more, as it was my 1st city. I love the way she weaves tech and nature and unexplained phenomena together. Will read more.
sarahsg's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This was ok. Not great but ok. I enjoyed the narrator. Her voice was wonder. The plot and the characters were interesting. But that’s about it. I would not recommend this.
ellechen48's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Car accident, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Death of parent