The Black Pages by Nnedi Okorafor

The Black Pages

Black Stars #2

Nnedi Okorafor

31 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
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By fate and fire, a being four millennia old is reborn in Mali in a short story of contemporary African life and ancient secrets by the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of the Binti trilogy.Issaka has returned home to Timbouctou and a devastat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 773 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
mysterious 52%
adventurous 42%
tense 42%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
challenging 29%
reflective 14%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 42% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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