Description

In a near-future world where survival depends on belonging, a young woman’s search for home becomes a journey through identity, displacement, and the bonds that hold people together. As she navigates shifting loyalties and the hidden costs of power, she uncovers what it truly means to be “from” somewhere—and what it takes to protect that place when it’s threatened. Blending speculative imagination with intimate character stakes, the story explores themes of family, migration, and the resilience of community in the face of systemic harm. With Nnedi Okorafor’s signature lyrical, emotionally grounded style, the novel offers a compelling, thought-provoking read that feels both urgent and deeply human.

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Tordotcom

Published Jan 1, 2017

164 pages

ISBN: 9780765393111

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom

Published Jan 1, 2017

103 pages

ISBN: 9780765393104

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Community Reviews(2)

@volmortaJul 3, 2026

bruuuhhhhhhh, so good. what do you do when you come home and nothing is the same and can never be the same again and things are still changing and you can never go back to how things used to be

@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

oh my goddddd. this was so good. trapped between worlds between identities between destinies. binti, girl you are everything.

Details

First Published

2017

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Home by Nnedi Okorafor.

Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma
Death/Grief