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Nnedi Okorafor’s books are always such a treat.
Akata Witch is the story of Sunny, born in America but who now lives in Nigeria with her brothers and parents.
“I’m Nigerian by blood, American by birth, and Nigerian again because I live here. I have West African features, like my mother, but while the rest of my family is dark brown, I’ve got light yellow hair, skin the color of “sour milk” (or so stupid people like to tell me), and hazel eyes ...more
Nnedi Okorafor’s books are always such a treat.
Akata Witch is the story of Sunny, born in America but who now lives in Nigeria with her brothers and parents.
“I’m Nigerian by blood, American by birth, and Nigerian again because I live here. I have West African features, like my mother, but while the rest of my family is dark brown, I’ve got light yellow hair, skin the color of “sour milk” (or so stupid people like to tell me), and hazel eyes ...more
In a way like Harry Potter in Africa. Except for where it's not. The heroine, Sunny, is an albino who burns too easily in the sun. She's from both Nigeria and America. She learns that she is magically gifted and goes to magic school with some mates (while still doing regular school too) and learns how to use the magic, and about her destiny to confront evil. There's sports and dances too. The African flavor of the story was well done, it made me want to know more about Nigeria.
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This book is superb. It’s a rich take on teenagers learning magic. Definitely recommended if you are a fantasy fan - very original.
Did not like her Binti book, but I want to know whether this will be different (because, again, like Binti, this book was nominated for awards).
It is better, more action, at least. The book is about Nigerian teenagers who have magical powers, as part of a global "race" who has similar powers. As human beings, there are some who're good, some who turned evil. In this book, a certain evil person killed children to summon monsters into this world. Not so impressed with the (predictable) plot, & sti ...more
It is better, more action, at least. The book is about Nigerian teenagers who have magical powers, as part of a global "race" who has similar powers. As human beings, there are some who're good, some who turned evil. In this book, a certain evil person killed children to summon monsters into this world. Not so impressed with the (predictable) plot, & sti ...more
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