A review by thecolourblue
The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

So good. Loved the intergenerational story-telling, how Serpall wove these stories together like slowly unveiling a giant tapestry. The subtlety of the sci-fi elements being introduced made lulls you into the false sense of security that you might actually understand this world until the implications strike. Skillful narrative building. 
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