Namibia - Binti - Nnedi Okorafor

 

How I found the Book:
This book appeared on one of the science fiction book club I follow on Facebook, and was getting great reviews. So I ordered a copy of the trilogy (of four books) straight away.

The Story:
This is the first science fiction book I've read which is based on African culture and characters and it's just great to read something new and different. I really enjoyed the references to certain cultures and rituals even though it's set in a very futuristic earth. 

The book had some great ideas and concepts, but, for me, the book was a little light on 'science fiction' and more of a coming of age book. However, Binti, the main character was very likeable and had great depth. I really enjoyed the book and are going to move straight onto the next books in the trilogy (and the bonus book too).

How Namibian:

Technically Nnedi is American, as that is where she was born. Sorry not technically at all. However for this project i'm using place of birth to define the author's 'country'. Her heritage is Namibian, and the book is hugely based on African culture and geography, so I'm putting this, and other books by Nnedi, under Namibia. For the purest in me, it just means the hunt is still on for a science fiction Namibian Author born in Namibia.