Who Fears Death
Format: kindle
ASIN: B004XFYIE2
Publish date: June 7th 2011
Publisher: DAW
Pages no: 396
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Science Fiction Fantasy,
Science Fiction,
Cultural,
Africa,
Feminism,
Speculative Fiction,
Magical Realism,
Dystopia,
Apocalyptic,
Post Apocalyptic
I did have some problems with the book, which are covered by others’ reviews. The biggest is that the questors have a huge mission, to put an end to genocide and cruelty, but the way they do or don’t accomplish this is rather opaque and not commensurate with the scope of the task. We learn nothing a...
This was definitely an experience, though I admit I couldn't get into it as much as I'd hoped. The book wasn't enjoyable, exactly, but definitely worth the read.
Such a good, satisfying and quick read. While it is fantasy, much of it is grounded in reality-as the blurb on the back of the book says. I loved Okorafor's voice, the fierce and unrepentant feminism in her characters, and I look forward to watching her create more compelling stories.
This book was way too mystical for me. I had read that it was dystopian but didn't see that until about halfway through the book when there was talk about the great book. This great book was very pivotal toward the end but I was lost/bored by then. If you removed the mysticism, it's pretty much a bo...
92. WHO FEARS DEATH, BY NNEDI OKORAFORRecommended by Nina. Not my first Nnedi Okorafor book, I’ve previously read Zahrah the Windseeker. Unfortunately, I didn’t like this one as much... I do appreciate the recommendation, though.Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic Africa, the dominant religion follows t...
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