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Book Review: Noor by Nnedi Okorafor

This is the first Nnedi Okorafor book that I have not enjoyed, and I cannot figure out why. (But isn’t that cover brilliant? I absolutely love this series of covers she has been running…)

It’s another futuristic novel, set in Niger. It features a strong female protagonist. The premise is just as intriguing as all of her others. The cover and story form made me think of Remote Control, which I just finished and absolutely loved. The characters are as original as in all of her other novels, as is the setting and the sense of magic and mysticism that pervades the story. It addresses aggression and violence against those who are different, and seeks to right wrongs – again as with most of her other books – in a way that I continue to find resonant and engaging. Yet somehow I just never found my way into this one…

From the opening pages it felt different than all of her other books that I’ve read, and while I can’t pinpoint why, the difference was strong enough that it made the read uncomfortable and not enjoyable for me. I’m in the vast minority here, so definitely check this one out for yourself, but this one just did not work for me, much to my great disappointment…

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my obligation-free review copy.

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