Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Akata Witch

The Nsibidi Scripts #1

Nnedi Okorafor

368 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world.Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are Africa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,452 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
mysterious 49%
dark 20%
hopeful 19%
funny 18%
lighthearted 17%
tense 16%
emotional 15%
inspiring 14%
challenging 6%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 42%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 21% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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