The Shadow Speaker by Nnedi Okorafor

336 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous dark medium-paced

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 Summary of 199 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 50%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
emotional 25%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.99

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