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Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

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alanadcr's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful 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

I tried to listen to Binti on audio last year but struggled with some of the unfamiliar vocab I decided this was one of those books I need to read. I'm so glad I picked it up because this was an incredibly interesting novella/short story. Weaving Himba culture in with the beauty of mathematics and master harmonizing had me fascinated. Also, the ships are somehow partially organic and that blows my mind.

My main complaint is this story deserved to be longer. My greedy reader-self wanted a deeper look at harmonizing and treeing.

Even with wanting more, I definitely recommend if you are looking for a quick, fascinating YA sci-fi that blends futuristic elements (think breathing ships, diverse alien races, and advanced electronics) all with Himba culture and a strong, Black female lead. I'll definitely be picking up the rest of Binti's story to see where Okorafor takes their readers.
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ellornaslibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Given I was taking part in the 4 Nations Readathon round for July, I needed a book that fit a 'one word' title prompt and remembered that I wanted to read the audiobook. Plus it made sense as well since I wanted to finish this book come August as part of a yearly goal and as part of The Final Book Support Group's 48hr Readathon round. So, I grabbed the book off Scribd and tucked in for a re-read. I knew already that I enjoyed this book — my rating for the Kindle Edition was 4/5 stars — yet I didn't expect the audio would jump my rating up an entire star. The narrator does such an amazing job that it felt like a fresh read. While the content of the book is powerful, and Binti's journey definitely traumatizing, you feel all the things Binti does more strongly due to the emotions that comes through in Robin Miles' voice. A testament to her skill. I was excited to continue on, and finish, this series before, but I'll definitely be doing it on audiobook going forward. 
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ohlhauc's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Fabulous character development and enough world building to spark imagination. The plot was straightforward and interesting, and the turn of events made sense. The author didn't try to do too much nor leave tons of loose ends, which can often happen in such a short piece of work but this was well done. Really enjoyed it and looking to the next in the series.
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adrianacr's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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babblingbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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fionac326's review

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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jourdanicus's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I feel like you can't ever go wrong with anything written by Nnedi Okorafor. Her stories always make me think. This was an engaging, quick read and great as an audiobook.
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idlereader's review against another edition

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adventurous 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

4.5

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babayagaofficial's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I stood there, frozen, hearing my mother’s voice in my head. “There is a reason why our people do not go to that university. Oomza Uni wants you for its own gain, Binti. You go to that school and you become its slave.”
A beautiful novella about connection and cultural integrity in the face of otherness and exploitation. Well worth the read, and I'm looking forward to picking up Home and The Night Masquerade as well.
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zombiezami's review against another edition

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adventurous dark reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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