The Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor

336 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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In West Africa in 2070, after fifteen-year-old "shadow speaker" Ejii witnesses her father\'s beheading, she embarks on a dangerous journey across the Sahara to find Jaa, her father\'s killer, and upon finding her, she also discovers a greater purp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 427 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 33%
emotional 32%
mysterious 30%
dark 27%
hopeful 25%
challenging 24%
reflective 16%
inspiring 13%
funny 5%
sad 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 27%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 24% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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