Brian
As stated in her bio, Okorafor's books are described as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. There is something to be said about a book that creates its own subgenre offshoot. That element kept me engaged and curious.
The world building and history writing was sufficient, but I feel it could have been fleshed out more. At moments it did feel rushed.
It ended with a cliffhanger that will likely pull you into the next book in the series.
As stated in her bio, Okorafor's books are described as Africanfuturism and Africanjujuism. There is something to be said about a book that creates its own subgenre offshoot. That element kept me engaged and curious.
The world building and history writing was sufficient, but I feel it could have been fleshed out more. At moments it did feel rushed.
It ended with a cliffhanger that will likely pull you into the next book in the series.
Added to listSciFi/Fantasywith 25 books.
Van Veen has put Gothic Horror on my list of favorite genres! I could not put this book down. Dark and deranged while simultaneously being compassionate and loving and apprehensive.
Van Veen has put Gothic Horror on my list of favorite genres! I could not put this book down. Dark and deranged while simultaneously being compassionate and loving and apprehensive.
Horrific gore and mutilation. Fascinating character/creature creations that were well described for vivid visuals. Entertaining dialogue that was often self-deprecating with a constant thread of forbidden love.
The writers were a bit too sesquipedalian... I'm no literary genius but I think I'm decently intelligent. Too often I had to stop reading to look up the meaning of a word. Became a bit distracting.
It was a very good read that I am still thinking about.
Horrific gore and mutilation. Fascinating character/creature creations that were well described for vivid visuals. Entertaining dialogue that was often self-deprecating with a constant thread of forbidden love.
The writers were a bit too sesquipedalian... I'm no literary genius but I think I'm decently intelligent. Too often I had to stop reading to look up the meaning of a word. Became a bit distracting.
It was a very good read that I am still thinking about.
Anguish, love lost or forgotten, friendship trials, racial prejudice, capitalism. Creative short stories with purpose.
Anguish, love lost or forgotten, friendship trials, racial prejudice, capitalism. Creative short stories with purpose.
Van Veen has put Gothic Horror on my list of favorite genres! I could not put this book down. Dark and deranged while simultaneously being compassionate and loving with a constant thread of apprehension.
Van Veen has put Gothic Horror on my list of favorite genres! I could not put this book down. Dark and deranged while simultaneously being compassionate and loving with a constant thread of apprehension.