Home (Binti, #2)
176
Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Near Future
2017
14-18 years
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.
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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.
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.
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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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176
Novel • Fiction
Nigeria • Near Future
2017
14-18 years
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