Reviews

Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor, Nnedi Okorafor

lourdeslo's review against another edition

4.0

If you enjoy writing that is going to take you to a futuristic place that will have your imagination going wild, then you need to read and experience Nnedi Okorafor. Her writing is like no other that I have ever read thus far in my reading journey . The way she world builds is absolutely amazing and unmatched. This story does not disappoint. We follow 14 year old Ejii who is a born shadow speaker. Ejii’s home Kwamfa, has been hit by an earthquake that has left her community wondering what is to come . The feeling is that something is coming to destroy Ejiis home and its people. In the story we will see Ejii travel outside of her home, across the Sahara with her companion ,to see if what the shadows have said to her are true but also if she may be the one to save her home . I loved this story so much. It did start a little slow for me but I have yet to read a Nnedi Okorafor story that didn’t immerse me into the pages quickly. This was an Arc I received . All opinions are my own and honest.

quentinwal's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

thejadedhippy's review against another edition

5.0

I’ve read most of Nnedi Okorafor’s books and really enjoyed them, but this might be my favorite! Can’t wait for the sequel!!!

aburtch's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

amampersand's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jeninmotion's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

liloopie's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This really a 3 3/4 rating. This was my first time reading a book by this author and I enjoyed her story telling and I like atmosphere of the book but a bit confused at the end as whether or not it was still Earth bound or not.  Thinking similar to Black panther like vibes.  It will be interesting to see what happens in the next book.

aesarctic's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

0.25

DNF but I got so far in that I'm marking it as read. Very bad. Hated every second of this book. Sent me into a 3 month reading slump

ninjapants's review against another edition

2.25

Intriguing but unfocused and poorly paced.

kalaha1's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0