A review by clea
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I found the setting and overall story arch of this novella very interesting. But I would've loved to get more explanations, to learn more about the planets and the aliens living there. The "world-building" felt a bit superficial to me. 
Even for a novella, the pacing was very rapid. Therefore, the plot seemed rushed and the characters lacked a bit of depth, I couldn't really connect to them. 
But it is still an engaging, quick read with relevant themes and interesting ideas. 
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