A review by laurenleigh
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

adventurous 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

4.0

Definitely a fun quick read! The audiobook was only 3 hours long. I do love Robin Miles, but I struggled a bit to understand everything. The constant accents mixed with varying audio levels (good dramatic effect, but difficult to hear while driving) made me strain to listen here and there. But still, I enjoyed it! The plot structure and length were very cinematic. I couldn’t help but see this as a movie or a mini series. It would be so cool to watch Binti go through these events on screen! I found the sci-fi futuristic elements quite novel, not feeling derivative of anything else I’ve read or seen. I also enjoyed how even though there were some exciting action scenes, the bulk of the action revolves around Binti’s internal thoughts, inter-species diplomacy, and what it means to be different, in all its joys and sorrows. I liked having a quick and interesting audiobook for a long drive, but I don’t know that I’m dying to read the sequel. It felt like a pretty complete story to me, though Okorafor is talented, so I’m sure the next works are just as good!
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