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Binti (Binti, #1)

Nnedi Okorafor,

N.K. Jemisin (Foreword)

Start date: November 11, 2015

Finish date: November 30, 2015

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Sep 03, 2024 Nuno Ribeiro rated it really liked it

Shelves: ebooks, scifi

Com uma abordagem diferente, inovadora e cativante aos temas da ficção científica, este livro lê-se com entusiasmo de um só fôlego. A autora brinda-nos com um estilo de escrita original que proporciona uma leitura leve e fluída. Este é o 1º volume da trilogia sobre Binti e despertou-me o interesse para ler os seguintes. Muito interessante. Recomendo.

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Jun 03, 2018 Ivy rated it really liked it

Shelves: science-fiction, novella

This novella was one of the most original science fiction stories I’ve ever read. It blends space travel, alien contact, coming of age, and being a woman of color together into one unforgettable narrative. The audiobook narration was superb. At 2.5 hours, there’s no reason to not give this series a try.

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Sep 15, 2017 Elise rated it really liked it

Probably about a 3.5 for me. I liked it, I liked the character of Binti and her connection to home, her bravery. I liked the Meduse. I'm not sure what stopped this from being a full 4-5 stars but I just didn't get that feeling I get when reading a book I give a really good rating too. I'll definitely be reading the entire trilogy though and see if it leaves me feeling differently at the end. ...more

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Feb 22, 2020 Andrew rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi-and-fantasy, award-winners

Not what you think.

Wonderful little story about a girl leaving home to attend a "university" on another planet. She is from a Namibian-like tribe on a future-like Earth. Her tribe has incredible mathematical abilities. She doesn't have many friends. Earth is at war with an alien race called "The Meduse." To say more would be to steal wonder form this novella. Worth your time. ...more

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