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A review by randi_jo
She Who Knows by Nnedi Okorafor
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So, I went into this not reading "Who Fears Death" first, even though this one is *technically* a prequel and I have read a couple of her other books that take place in a similar universe (I saw that nod to Noor!). I don't think anything is lost reading this first, either, with some very minor potential spoilers about the MC of Who Fears Death (MC here is her mother).
As for the book itself, I really enjoyed it! African juju/sorcery plots, vengeance, the making and breaking of a family - it has so much. Okorafor's writing always engrosses me and I can't wait for the next installment to find out what happens next. I'm such a sucker for a revenge story lol. In the meantime this one has definitely piqued my interest enough that I'll pick up "Who Fears Death".
As for the book itself, I really enjoyed it! African juju/sorcery plots, vengeance, the making and breaking of a family - it has so much. Okorafor's writing always engrosses me and I can't wait for the next installment to find out what happens next. I'm such a sucker for a revenge story lol. In the meantime this one has definitely piqued my interest enough that I'll pick up "Who Fears Death".