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    Binti
    Binti
    Binti
    Audiobook2 hours

    Binti

    Written by Nnedi Okorafor

    Narrated by Robin Miles

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    About this audiobook

    Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella!

    "Robin Miles’s terrific narration creates a stellar audiobook. (Pun intended.)"—Modern Mrs. Darcy on Binti

    Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.

    Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and Binti's stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach.

    If Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making, she will need both the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University, itself — but first she has to make it there, alive.

    PRAISE FOR BINTI
    "With her rich, lyrical voice, narrator Robin Miles effortlessly moves among such emotions as anticipation, fear, resignation, and fortitude with just the slightest adjustments in breath. Her prodigious range elevates this short novella into a resonating performance that will linger long beyond its mere two-plus hours." - School Library Journal

    "Binti is a supreme read about a sexy, edgy Afropolitan in space! It's a wondrous combination of extra-terrestrial adventure and age-old African diplomacy. Unforgettable!" — Wanuri Kahiu, award-winning Kenyan film director of Punzi and From a Whisper

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateSep 22, 2015
    ISBN9781427269454
    Binti
    Author

    Nnedi Okorafor

    Nnedi Okorafor is an award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism. Born in the US to Nigerian immigrant parents, Okorafor is known for weaving African cultures into creative settings and memorable characters. Her book, Who Fears Death has been optioned by HBO, with Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin as executive producer. Okorafor is a full-time professor at the University at Buffalo, New York (SUNY).  

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    • 5/5
      Honest, believable character who is the respectable and brave bridge between the past and future. I am from South Africa, love sci-fi and am happy to feel represented in this genre. Please write more! :)

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I'm only giving this 4 stars because I'm not 100% sure I loved it. I found myself confused at times, but utterly fascinated.Binti is from a very private/isolated tribe on Earth called the Himba. She is extremely intelligent and talented and has been accepted into the best University in the galaxy. Her tribe rarely even leaves their city let alone the planet. Excited by the opportunity, Binti goes against tradition and the wishes of her family and leaves for the university in secret.During the trip she experiences the prejudices of non-Himba people, which she expected; she also makes friends with fellow first-year uni students. During the trip their ship is attacked by a race called the Meduse. They slaughter everyone on the ship except Binti and the pilot. Binti carries an old, unidentified object with her for good luck, it also happens to be deadly to the Meduse, and it also helps her communicate with them, which is something that hasn't happened in a very, very long time.Binti manages to broker a grudging peace with the Meduse on the ship, and offeres to act as an ambassador for them. Members of the University stole something very important from the Meduse in the name of research, and Binti arranges to take part in a peace talk. The summit is successful; the sacred object returned to the Meduse, it also rejuvenates the peace treaty between the races and sees the first Meduse student admitted to the university. Binti goes through many changes and is scared about what this means for her future as well as her past.The story was confusing in that the protagonist spoke of things that made perfect sense to them, but without explanation of what it was or what it meant, left the reader wondering. Also, pet peeve, this is in first person--which is like the 10-millionth book for me this year. Somehow it fit the story though. I was fascinated by the different races and technology and am definitely looking forward to the second book. Perhaps then I will up the rating to 5 stars.

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    • 5/5
      This collection has the first three Binti novellas, plus a new story.BintiThe novella/short story is practically an art form, especially in Sci-fi or Fantasy where worldbuilding is so essential. Authors who excel at writing novels often fail at writing in short form for this reason. Okorafor has shown in Binti that she is a masterclass. The reader is thrust immediately into Binti's world where mankind travels the stars and mingles with alien species. She will be the first of her family to attend a prestigious university on another planet - against their wishes. She is a harmonizer, an exceptional mathematician and the unexpected way to peace for two warring people. All this in less than 100 pages.Binti: HomeOkorafor's Hugo-winning novella, Binti, was exceptional. It introduced readers to Binti's world where mankind travels the stars and mingles with alien species. She is the first of her family, of her people, to attend a prestigious university on another planet. But she did so against their wishes, potentially making her an outcast. This sequel returns to Binti a year into her education. She wants to go home. Needs to. But doing so will change her as radically as her encounter with the Meduse had done. This novella ends on a cliffhanger, which was a detriment to the original release, but is fine as part of the full trilogy collection.Binti: The Night MasqueradeSince the last book ended on a major cliffhanger, I was eager to read the conclusion. And, the author did not disappoint! I found Binti’s African heritage to be a great way to explore SciFi. In the first story, Binti defied tradition to travel off-world to an alien university, and found herself in the center of a war between Meduse and Koush. In the second novella, she traveled home with her Meduse friend Okwu along for the visit. She struggles with her new outsider status, discovers her heritage was not what she was lead to believe and gets caught up in world-shattering events once again. In this conclusion, the war reignites and Binti must not only embrace major changes in herself, but also help her people to do so as well. I loved how unpredictable this story was! Despite the short length, the story had several exciting twists and went in unexpected directions. Okorafor’s world-building is excellent, especially the African cultural aspects, but she didn’t shy from breaking it down either. Tradition can often be used as a cover for prejudice and intransience, and Binti can fall into the trap as easily as anyone. Overall, this conclusion was satisfying, but I truly hope the author returns to this world in the future.An amazing story with exceptional worldbuilding and a fully-realized protagonist. There is plenty to mine in this world and I hope the author writes more - perhaps from another character's POV. Highly recommended.

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    • 3/5
      I'm not sure how I felt about it as I'm new to this genre. It was okay.
    • 5/5
      It was something different and better than I expected it to be!
    • 3/5
      I may not have picked this book up if I hadn't been searching for the genre Afrofuturism, which I came to know of because of the Reading Women Challenge. This book is a beautiful melding of science fiction and the value of traditional practices. As we advance technologically and are exposed to more global practices, more and more of us are leaving behind our traditional practices- be they physical, religious or cultural. This change is happening at multiple levels, from subtle ones to ground breaking ways. As a generation caught between, we beed to figure out how to bring together these ideas practises and to choose wisely from both. Harnessing the best of both worlds harmoniously, is the challenge we face now. That is depicted beautifully in this novella
    • 5/5
      A very enjoyable novella about the meeting between a mathematically oriented young tribeswoman on her way to an intergalactic university and a warlike alien species.
    • 4/5
      An inspiring story about a young woman and her first steps to discovering herself and what life means to her. This is the first in the Binit trilogy, and I was very much impressed and hooked. I picked this up as one of my Book Riot challenge books. This fits perfectly for the short sci-fi under 120 pages. I must admit that science fiction is not a genre I gravitate too. I enjoy it, but I don't sit there thinking what do I want to read oh SCI-FI. I am thankful for the book riot challenge introducing me to a wonderful writer and a pure story. This is a wonderful introduction into Sci-Fi for those who may not have read anything before, and it is a bonus for those who appreciate non-binary characters. Okwu the Meduse who changes Bini's life forever is quite the character. A true book about identity and following your heart and brain.
    • 5/5
      Beautifully narrated ! The plot was very interesting i love it :)
    • 4/5
      This book was very well written. I love the way the author doesn’t tell but she shows. Great plot and I connected with Binti as she was learning to adjust to a new culture and the frustration of being separated from your own culture and family.
    • 3/5
      The story was great, the audio having chunks missing let it down. The narration was fantastic, as well.
    • 3/5
      Enjoyable novella. I would recommend for a quick read if you like sci-fi/fantasy.
    • 3/5
      3.5 stars. An unusual story. Also, an intriguing story. I’ll definitely continue the series.
    • 4/5
      Very interesting YA, my favorite part was actually learning cultural history of Binti's people.
    • 5/5
      Beautiful and well written shortie. Sci-fi and fantasy lovers will definitely enjoy this story.
    • 4/5
      Liked it very much. Short but I got a good feel for the characters and enjoyed the story's progression. Will definitely continue on to the next book.
    • 5/5
      A world that leaves a craving for more.
      Adventurous, Intelligent.
    • 4/5
      A very good, if short, read. I found myself wanting a bit more at the beginning, as the pacing felt a little too fast. Once the book hits its stride in the middle though, it keeps it going.
    • 5/5
      What a great imaginative story. Which focuses on the nature of the beings rather than on the possessions or conquest.
    • 4/5
      The story was taken to another level thanks to this beautiful narration!
    • 5/5
      It was a short novel but it felt so much!
      5 Stars!
    • 3/5
      Very good narrator, and a perfect story to read while sketching illustrations. I would not recommend taking a break while reading this; I lost track of what was going on when I came back a day later to finish the last two chapters.
    • 5/5
      A beautiful journey to strange place. So far away but still home.
    • 5/5
      Great sort story. As usual i liked the narrator taking us through the story. It's a great story for teenagers and young adult. It is filled with positive self-love and a journey in discovering inner strength.
    • 3/5
      This novella looks at the sacrifice a young girl makes to leave her people, an insular group to travel to university. Whilst through the narrator it explores being other, it is too short to fully flesh out this concept. But it does capture the paradox of a teenager leaving for university. I wished it was a novel rather than a novella. There are some many questions remaining.
      But definitely worth the time to read/listen.
    • 5/5
      The amount of world building in such a short story is seriously impressive. I absolutely loved the organic scifi / ecopunk elements but it's the cultural elements and how embedded and relevant to the story they are that makes this book so brilliant. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
    • 5/5
      The narrator for this was fantastic. Good pacing for sci-fi, but felt like the beginning of a book. Regardless, I would recommend!
    • 2/5
      Would have been good if it was a full length novel but because of the length no one except for the main character felt even remotely developed.
    • 3/5
      The narratives by Robin Miles are nice, but the book contains several unfamiliar terms we should listen attentively
    • 5/5
      Breath taking. Biniti is a great Read, enjoyed it greatly.