Description
In a post-apocalyptic Africa ravaged by tribal genocide, a woman survives unimaginable trauma only to give birth to a daughter named Onyesonwu, meaning "Who fears death?" Marked by her violent conception as an Ewu, Onyesonwu is ostracized by her community, yet she possesses a unique and burgeoning magic. As her powers grow, she discovers a terrifying truth: a powerful entity seeks her demise. This revelation propels Onyesonwu on a perilous journey across a land steeped in tradition and spiritual mystery, forcing her to confront her destiny, the nature of her extraordinary abilities, and the true meaning of her name.
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paperback
DAW
Published Jun 7, 2011
401 pages
ISBN: 9781101516003
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Community Reviews(1)
dnf at 46%. i was genuinely so conflicted over dnf'ing this book that it took an hour to decide if this was the right thing to do. i was so frustrated with having to make this choice that i quite frankly felt like i could cry. the problem i'm having is i just hated this book. i tried to explain away why i wasn't vibing with it, that i was fine till part 3, that it's one of nnedi's oldest novels. but at the end of the day- if i finished this book i'd being giving it 1/5 and by dnf'ing it... i can avoid rating it. there is NOTHING i can say about this book that these three reviews by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/159896975">Emma</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/111226699">Zach</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3618976902">Дмитрий (Dimitry)</a> haven't already said.
Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor.