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awarenski's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting story. It is just novella length but it sucked me in and this was the fastest I have gone through a story in a long time because I was so curious where it was going to go, and I was invested in each of her stops along the way. Good immersive read.
minchowski's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
slow-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
3.5
ohio_enthusiast's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.5
littlepepperguy's review against another edition
4.75
This was exceptional! Okorafor is incredible at giving you an entire world in such a short novel. This felt more realized than a lot of 500+ pg novels I read.
I loved that it felt like a myth, oral retelling style. Well executed and def worth the read.
I loved that it felt like a myth, oral retelling style. Well executed and def worth the read.
kintanakely's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
kelly_may's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
ms_lauren_elizabeth's review against another edition
2.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
First, I want to say that I love Okorafor’s writing style. Her Binti series is one of my favorites and I have been looking forward to this novella for a long time.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this story as much as I expected. “She’s the adopted daughter of the Angel of Death.” With this quote ground in the summary, I expected differently. I thought the Angel of Death would be an actual character. It’s not. She got some sort of alien powers. Not an actual character. Also because of the quote, I actual expected a much darker story, a much more morally grey young character. Sankofa has no purpose or drive. She wants to find her box, and when she does.... that’s it. Nothing else drives her.
The summary also mentions her fox companion. I thought this was going to be a cute side character that gets her into all kinds of shenanigans. Nope. The fox doesn’t even like her until the end of the story.... so why is it even a thing?
First, I want to say that I love Okorafor’s writing style. Her Binti series is one of my favorites and I have been looking forward to this novella for a long time.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this story as much as I expected. “She’s the adopted daughter of the Angel of Death.” With this quote ground in the summary, I expected differently. I thought the Angel of Death would be an actual character. It’s not. She got some sort of alien powers. Not an actual character. Also because of the quote, I actual expected a much darker story, a much more morally grey young character. Sankofa has no purpose or drive. She wants to find her box, and when she does.... that’s it. Nothing else drives her.
The summary also mentions her fox companion. I thought this was going to be a cute side character that gets her into all kinds of shenanigans. Nope. The fox doesn’t even like her until the end of the story.... so why is it even a thing?