A review by krys_kilz
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor

adventurous dark 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

3.75

This book felt a little slow paced for me and then rushed at the end. A lot of the story was focused on Onyesonwu's coming of age, so I would describe the book as a Bildungsroman/hero's journey with post-apocalyptic and fantasy elements. Some of the elements in this book fell a bit flat for me, but I still plan to continue reading Okorafor's work as I deeply appreciate the worlds she imagines.

Please be mindful of the content warnings before reading as there are a lot of heavy topics discussed.
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