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nubianibex's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
slawler's review against another edition
4.0
This third installment highlighted an issue that's been growing since the first book, but really comes to the fore here. Binti's character is confusing and inconsistent to me. I'm finding it harder and harder to connect with her.
As an allegory or a symbol, the character of Binti has a lot of merit. As a teenager amidst serious trauma and world-altering realizations, events, and consequences she didn't make sense.
Still loved the bit about space fish ships though, and I was very happy to have more of that in this installment. Even if it was part of a ridiculously convenient plot twist for a "happy" ending.
As an allegory or a symbol, the character of Binti has a lot of merit. As a teenager amidst serious trauma and world-altering realizations, events, and consequences she didn't make sense.
Still loved the bit about space fish ships though, and I was very happy to have more of that in this installment. Even if it was part of a ridiculously convenient plot twist for a "happy" ending.
mfeezell's review against another edition
2.0
I really did like this book and the directions it went, but for the first time in this series I truly felt like Binti's story needed far more pages to be told effectively. There was so much happening and while I felt like the story points were clear and laid out, there was very little time for introspection or character relations or thematic elements. Everything felt very fast, and while I understand that that was kind of the point, I still think this could've used another 50 or so pages at the very least to not feel like a constant sprint to the finish line for the entire book.
asthepageturns87's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-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
3.5
evaromero's review against another edition
3.0
Lo he disfrutado un montón, pero hay cosas que no me acaban de cerrar. ⚠️ SPOILERS ⚠️En mi opinión, todo iba genial hasta que Binti resucita. Siento que esto estaba un poco sacado de la manga, y aunque me hubiera roto el corazón, hubiera preferido que muriera y ya. Es que después de saber que su familia en realidad ha sobrevivido al ataque en la Raíz, de repente que ella resucite en extrañas circunstancias y encima con todas las extremidades de su cuerpo, es un poco raro. Luego, el tema del edan????? wtf, que decepción más grande jajaja, no sé, lo pintaban como algo mega importante y épico, y al final es algo bastante intrascendente. En fin... igualmente es un mundo increíble y me ha gustado mucho. Team MEDUSA para siempre, amo a Okwu.
stardust_heidi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
5.0
ai_burtle's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
whiterice51's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
joanna_banana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The was my favorite of the Binti trilogy! I suppose it’s the book where it all comes together but even still. It was the longest and I felt like I knew Binti better and the Himba people and how they relate to others around them. Very timely commentary on war and how there are disputes no one can even remember why they are fighting they just believe the stories and hate passed down generation to generation. I was a little surprised in parts - a few twists and I wasn’t sure how it would be resolved, if at all. Okorafor has made an incredible world with so much detail. I want the Binti movie!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Violence, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Gore, Grief, Blood, Death of parent, Death, Murder, and War
wiltar4evr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
5.0