Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor

Shadow Speaker

The Desert Magician's Duology #1

Nnedi Okorafor

336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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Deluxe, expanded edition of an out-of-print early novel from Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor, with a brand-new introduction from the author.Haunted by vengeance. Destined for peace.Niger, West Africa, 2074.When fifteen-year old Ejii witnes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 30%
dark 27%
hopeful 25%
challenging 24%
reflective 16%
inspiring 12%
funny 5%
sad 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 27%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 22% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.93

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