The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1994
Book Brief
311
Novel • Fiction
Zimbabwe • 2190s
1994
Middle grade
10-14 years
660L
Super Short Summary
The Ear, the Eye and the Arm by Nancy Farmer is a 1994 science fiction novel set in 2194, where three siblings, Rita, Kuda, and Tendai, are captured by followers of a ruthless Zimbabwean general while trying to escape their captivity in Harare. They navigate the city's dangerous underbelly, facing various threats, while their parents hire three mutant detectives with supernatural abilities to rescue them. Human trafficking.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Humorous
Dark
Reviews & Readership
16,825 ratings
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Review Roundup
Nancy Farmer's The Ear, the Eye and the Arm is lauded for its imaginative world-building, engaging plot, and rich cultural tapestry drawn from a futuristic Zimbabwe. Readers appreciate its blend of adventure and social commentary. Some critiques note that character development can be uneven, and the pacing occasionally drags. Overall, it stands out as a unique, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Ear, the Eye and the Arm?
A reader who enjoys The Ear, the Eye and the Arm by Nancy Farmer is likely interested in futuristic, dystopian worlds paired with African mythology. Fans of adventure, and deep character development, and readers of The Giver by Lois Lowry or Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card would find this book compelling.
16,825 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
311
Novel • Fiction
Zimbabwe • 2190s
1994
Middle grade
10-14 years
660L
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