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Home (Binti, #2)

Nnedi Okorafor
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Home (Binti, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017

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Nnedi Okorafor

Home (Binti, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • Near Future

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Nnedi Okorafor's Home continues the story of Binti, a young Himba woman with extraordinary abilities. Binti returns to her home planet while grappling with her transformative experiences and cultural heritage. The novella explores themes of identity, belonging, and change, as Binti reconciles her newfound powers with her family and community.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

33,039 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nnedi Okorafor's Home has been praised for its imaginative world-building and strong, multifaceted female protagonist. The novel's unique blend of sci-fi and African culture has captivated readers, though some found the pacing uneven and wished for more character development. Overall, Home is a compelling read with distinctive narrative elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Home (Binti, #2)?

Readers who enjoy Home by Nnedi Okorafor will appreciate vivid Afrofuturistic worlds, strong female protagonists, and African folklore. Fans of Okorafor's Binti series or Octavia Butler's works, like Parable of the Sower, will find this book captivating for its rich cultural settings and adventurous spirit.

4.3

33,039 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Home (Binti, 2)# by Nnedi Okorafor continues exploring the unique and rich cultural heritage of the Himba people, which is inspired by a real-life ethnic group in Namibia known for their intricate red ochre body paint and hairstyling.

The novella delves into complex themes of identity and belonging, resonating with Okorafor's broader narrative style that often includes Afrofuturistic elements and blends African culture with science fiction.

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Nnedi Okorafor was inspired to write the Binti series after reflecting on her experiences of feeling like an outsider while attending school, paralleling Binti's own journey and struggles in an alien environment.

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Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • Near Future

Publication Year

2017

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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