The Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor

The Shadow Speaker

The Desert Magician's Duology #1

Nnedi Okorafor

336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous dark medium-paced
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Readers who crave immersive, culturally rich tales of self-discovery and magical rebellion in a futuristic yet mythic landscape will find The Shadow Speaker compelling.

Description

In West Africa in 2070, after fifteen-year-old "shadow speaker" Ejii witnesses her father\'s beheading, she embarks on a dangerous journey across the Sahara to find Jaa, her father\'s killer, and upon finding her, she also discovers a greater purp...

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Community Reviews

3.91
based on 791 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 97%

tense: 32%

dark: 31%

emotional: 29%

mysterious: 29%

hopeful: 26%

challenging: 18%

reflective: 15%

inspiring: 14%

funny: 5%

sad: 4%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
21% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

83% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

47% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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