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Nnedi Okorafor
Binti is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer means giving up her place in her family and traveling between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs. Midway through her voyage, her ship is attacked without warning by Meduse warriors, and Binti must draw upon her unique strengths to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novella.
Ebook, review only, not available to borrow.
- ISBN
- 9780765384461
- Edition
- Tor.com
- Genre
- Short Stories
- Format
- Ebook
- Pages
- 96
My thoughts
3.5/5stars But deep down inside me, I wanted . . . I needed it. I couldn’t help but act on it. The urge was so strong that it was mathematical. A very quick read but there is so much packed into this one. One good thing was that our main character was inspired by African folks rather than whites for a change. Binti is a smart ambitious girl who wants to leave her hometown and home planet to go study in this university many many light-years away and the fact that none of her family supports her makes it all the more challenging for her. I believed I could only be great if I were curious enough to seek greatness. She's quick-witted, she thinks on her feet, she has a good heart and I was rooting for her since the very start. Also one thing that really touched me the significance of her home/her roots shown through her "otjize" and it's significance in her world. If you're still not convinced, this book has won both Hugo and the Nebula Award, you're gonna miss out if you skip this one. GO READ IT. We prefer to explore the universe by traveling inward, as opposed to outward. CWs for the book: Animal death (mentioned), Blood, Death, Gore, Murder (mass), Racism. Please stay away if you're NOT in the headspace for any of these
