A review by mlthomas234
Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.5

Got off to a bit of a slow start, but Okorafor hits a groove about 25% in and the writing is stunning there on out. Sankofa is a full, brave, heartbreaking character in a life that is unpredictable/unexpected, which is only fitting given who she is. ‘Sankofa’ as a symbol is very well-executed and this book really made me think deeply about home as a physical, emotional, and social place— especially as a young black girl who feels isolated and excluded.
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