The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor

The Book of Phoenix

Who Fears Death #0.1

Nnedi Okorafor

304 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Description

The Book of Phoenix is a unique work of magical futurism. A prequel to the highly acclaimed, World Fantasy Award-winning novel, Who Fears Death, it features the rise of another of Nnedi Okorafor’s powerful, memorable, superhuman women. Phoenix was...

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Moods

dark 79%
adventurous 64%
emotional 52%
tense 40%
sad 38%
challenging 37%
reflective 35%
mysterious 32%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 33%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%

Average rating

3.93

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