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A review by thecolourblue
The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So good. Loved the intergenerational story-telling, how Serpall wove these stories together like slowly unveiling a giant tapestry. The subtlety of the sci-fi elements being introduced made lulls you into the false sense of security that you might actually understand this world until the implications strike. Skillful narrative building.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Moderate: Racism