A review by socialpsysteph
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book was perfect to pick up to fulfill some last-minute readathon prompts, it's short, was on my TBR, and I had heard a lot of people really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, for me, it fell flat. It's a novella, so by design, there isn't a ton of detail, but for this type of story, that just didn't work me. I felt like so much wasn't explained or was skipped over. Overall, it just felt rushed. This story could have really been fleshed out into a whole novel and I feel like I would have rated it much higher. I most likely won't continue the series.

This book counts for Popsugar 2022 for a Hugo award winner, for r/Fantasy Bingo 2022 for a book set in space, and for Orilium Lightfall at Old Favor Pass for a visit to Occult Premonitions (sci-fi).
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