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Shadow Speaker

By Nnedi Okorafor
Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor digital book - Fable

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Amazon Editor's Pick, Best SFF September 2023 •  The Strand, Science Fiction Pick of the Month October 2023

Deluxe, expanded edition of an out-of-print early novel from Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor, with a brand-new introduction from the author.


Niger, West Africa, 2074
 
It is an era of tainted technology and mysterious mysticism. A great change has happened all over the planet, and the laws of physics aren’t what they used to be.
 
Within all this, I introduce you to Ejii Ugabe, a child of the worst type of politician. Back when she was nine years old, she was there as her father met his end. Don’t waste your tears on him: this girl’s father would throw anyone under a bus to gain power. He was a cruel, cruel man, but even so, Ejii did not rejoice at his departure from the world. Children are still learning that some people don’t deserve their love.  
 
Now 15 years old and manifesting the abilities given to her by the strange Earth, Ejii decides to go after the killer of her father. Is it for revenge or something else? You will have to find out by reading this book.
 
I am the Desert Magician, and this is a novel I have conjured for you, so I’m certainly not going to just tell you here.

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46 Reviews

3.5
Thinking Face“This book is full of great ideas and interesting concepts, but comes together a little sloppily in my opinion. The style of writing was also too simple for me. I loved Ejii as a character, but there were so many things happening in this book that didn't really mean anything to the story. Also, there are several times in this book that they just bring up the villain's weight over and over again in an awkward way that took from my immersion. Love the Afrofuturism though!!”
Diverse representationFeel distantInconsistentLikeableOriginal
Surprised Face with Open Mouth
Change and growDiverse representationMultilayeredSteady pacingFuturisticSurreal
Expressionless Face“This one just didn't hold my attention well, unfortunately. I liked the concept, and there were certainly good and original ideas, but I didn't feel that much for the characters. Maybe I just wasn't in the right headspace.”
UnengagingUnsatisfying plot

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