A review by archytas
Nigerians in Space by Deji Bryce Olukotun

adventurous slow-paced

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

2.75

The disparate threads of this story - which blends spy fiction, science fiction and urban crime genres together - were a little too disparate to really engage me until quite late in the book. A surfeit of plot combines with a slow burn pace - if you prefer your books plot driven, this might suit you more. Some of the individual scenes are great - especially the opening sequence and almost everything involving an abalone whisperer whose plot was largely "has a bad friend" but whose humanity shone through the writing, but the whole just didn't sustain my interest. I picked this up because a number of people had recommended the sequel to me, and I do like to read things in order, but I'm a little undecided now on whether to give it a go or not.