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A review by bibliovino
Archangels of Funk by Andrea Hairston
adventurous
slow-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
A stunning Afro-future allegory packed with hoodoo and tech that reads like Mad Max in Wonderland.
Chock full of African mythology and a word garden of techno slang and culture-speak, this dense piece of neo folklore takes speculative fiction on an even wilder ride. After a slightly muddled beginning, braving a whole new world and vocabulary, the pace picks up, hurtling you toward a heist-like conclusion. With heart and humor, the novel throws you into the deep end of a life fully lived and lessons yet to be learned.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tordotcom for my copy. These opinions are my own.
Chock full of African mythology and a word garden of techno slang and culture-speak, this dense piece of neo folklore takes speculative fiction on an even wilder ride. After a slightly muddled beginning, braving a whole new world and vocabulary, the pace picks up, hurtling you toward a heist-like conclusion. With heart and humor, the novel throws you into the deep end of a life fully lived and lessons yet to be learned.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tordotcom for my copy. These opinions are my own.