3.5
Rosewater
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Rosewater is the start of an award-winning trilogy set in Nigeria, by one of science fiction's most engaging voices.
*Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, winner
*Nommo Award for Best Speculative Fiction Novel, winner
Rosewater is a town on the edge. A community formed around the edges of a mysterious alien biodome, its residents comprise the hopeful, the hungry, and the helpless -- people eager for a glimpse inside the dome or a taste of its rumored healing powers.
Kaaro is a government agent with a criminal past. He has seen inside the biodome, and doesn't care to again -- but when something begins killing off others like himself, Kaaro must defy his masters to search for an answer, facing his dark history and coming to a realization about a horrifying future.
Tade Thompson's innovative, genre-bending, Afrofuturist series, the Wormwood Trilogy, is perfect for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, N. K. Jemisin, and Ann Leckie.
Praise for Rosewater:
"Smart. Gripping. Fabulous!" —Ann Leckie, award winning-author of Ancillary Justice
"Mesmerising. There are echoes of Neuromancer and Arrival in here, but this astonishing debut is beholden to no one." —M. R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts
"A magnificent tour de force, skillfully written and full of original and disturbing ideas." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time
The Wormwood Trilogy
Rosewater
Rosewater Insurrection
Rosewater Redemption
*Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, winner
*Nommo Award for Best Speculative Fiction Novel, winner
Rosewater is a town on the edge. A community formed around the edges of a mysterious alien biodome, its residents comprise the hopeful, the hungry, and the helpless -- people eager for a glimpse inside the dome or a taste of its rumored healing powers.
Kaaro is a government agent with a criminal past. He has seen inside the biodome, and doesn't care to again -- but when something begins killing off others like himself, Kaaro must defy his masters to search for an answer, facing his dark history and coming to a realization about a horrifying future.
Tade Thompson's innovative, genre-bending, Afrofuturist series, the Wormwood Trilogy, is perfect for fans of Jeff Vandermeer, N. K. Jemisin, and Ann Leckie.
Praise for Rosewater:
"Smart. Gripping. Fabulous!" —Ann Leckie, award winning-author of Ancillary Justice
"Mesmerising. There are echoes of Neuromancer and Arrival in here, but this astonishing debut is beholden to no one." —M. R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts
"A magnificent tour de force, skillfully written and full of original and disturbing ideas." —Adrian Tchaikovsky, Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author of Children of Time
The Wormwood Trilogy
Rosewater
Rosewater Insurrection
Rosewater Redemption
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3.5
Sava
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“I have mixed emotions about this book. On the one hand the different timelines were confusing but on the other hand it was very satisfying to see it all come together at the end. I think it would be a fun reread for this reason.
I was intrigued by the MC Kaaro, yes, he’s not a good guy and a loner, but he’s funny and is self aware. I was entertained by him. Also the side plot about the dog made me like him more.
I liked the strong female characters, even though he wanted to have sex with all of them (which some reviews criticize) but they SO CLEARLY held all of the power over his life that to me it was less of a sexism thing and more of a submissive kink. He loved that these women were smarter and more powerful than him.
It was a little too intense for me, so i’m undecided if I’m going to continue the trilogy but I made it this far and put in the work (aka made it through the book) to actually understand the plot and the foundation so I gotta say I’m curious about the next phase.”
Lauren
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“I feel like the plot has so much potential but it didn’t really go anywhere - it seems like this first book of the trilogy is almost entirely exposition not a story within itself. The main character for me is so unlikeable, and there is an obession from the author to write something sexual in what feels like every chapter. It became uncomfortable and boring for me to be immersed in the male gaze. The non linear nature of the storytelling felt mechanical and I don’t think it served much purpose. I think if you’re strong enough to commit to the whole trilogy at once then maybe it’s worth a read but I must say, I am not that kind of girl and I will not be picking up the second book any time soon. It’s unfortunate as I say: there is so much potential here, but I think this novel was not my style. The dialogue though did make me chuckle a few times and the setting seems cool - I wish there was more focus on the environment and world building because the imagination of Rosewater deserves more flowers 💐”
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About Tade Thompson
Tade Thompson is the author of Rosewater, a John W. Campbell Award finalist and winner of the 2019 Arthur C. Clarke Award and the 2017 Nommo Award for African speculative fiction. Born in London to Yoruba parents, he lives and works on the south coast of England as an emergency room psychiatrist.
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