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Nigerians in Space by Deji Bryce Olukotun
4.0
Scientists are lured back home in a ‘brain gain’ plan to start up Nigerian space program. But, things go awry. Is it legit, a scam, or something more sinister?
Well-told, interweaving stories that not only explore various issues including nationality, exile, political machinations, dreams vs. reality, aspirations, generational impact of actions, scams, criminal activity, national pride, etc..., but also move between 1993 and the present.
There are repeated references to the power & history of Yoruba riddles & storytelling, a gift of a golden tongue. Olukotun has added an intriguing & impressive piece to the canon with his unfolding tale that kept me firmly pulled in throughout the story. Definitely recommended.
P.S. The author has penned an interesting article called "Meeting My Protagonist": http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2014/09/nigerians_in_space_my_sci_fi_novel_turned_out_to_be_closer_to_the_truth.html
Well-told, interweaving stories that not only explore various issues including nationality, exile, political machinations, dreams vs. reality, aspirations, generational impact of actions, scams, criminal activity, national pride, etc..., but also move between 1993 and the present.
There are repeated references to the power & history of Yoruba riddles & storytelling, a gift of a golden tongue. Olukotun has added an intriguing & impressive piece to the canon with his unfolding tale that kept me firmly pulled in throughout the story. Definitely recommended.
P.S. The author has penned an interesting article called "Meeting My Protagonist": http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2014/09/nigerians_in_space_my_sci_fi_novel_turned_out_to_be_closer_to_the_truth.html