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A review by bites_of_books
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I just love it when stories manage to combine what the future might look like with real problems that the world if facing in the present.
Noor is about AO, a woman who has multiple artificial limbs and other "upgrades" who is on the run after getting in trouble after an incident at her local market. As she tries to get away, she runs into someone else who is also trying to stay hidden. Together they go on a journey through the desert, facing intense dust storms, trying to find somewhere to hide.
This book is about corporate greed, technological advancements used for the benefit of the rich, disregard for the environment, all told from the point of view of the people most affected by it. Set in a future Nigeria, it paints a picture that we want to get away from.
I'd recommend it if you like speculative fiction, science fiction with an African setting, and fantastic world building.
Noor is about AO, a woman who has multiple artificial limbs and other "upgrades" who is on the run after getting in trouble after an incident at her local market. As she tries to get away, she runs into someone else who is also trying to stay hidden. Together they go on a journey through the desert, facing intense dust storms, trying to find somewhere to hide.
This book is about corporate greed, technological advancements used for the benefit of the rich, disregard for the environment, all told from the point of view of the people most affected by it. Set in a future Nigeria, it paints a picture that we want to get away from.
I'd recommend it if you like speculative fiction, science fiction with an African setting, and fantastic world building.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism