Unfortunately, Binti: The Night Masquerade disappointed me in many of these areas.Īlthough Nnedi Okorafor’s elegant prose and imaginative ideas on culture and futurism are once again on display, there were several major plot points that seemed to dissolve into nothing. There were many reasons to look forward to the conclusion of this trilogy: we were left with an exciting cliffhanger, some new revelations about the nature of Binti’s past, plenty of forward momentum on some of the bigger mysteries left to tell, and strong developments in Binti’s maturity and self-realization. Excellent!įind more of my book ratings and reviews here.I enjoyed the Nebula and Hugo award-winning Binti very much and thought the sequel, Binti: Home, was even better. I also appreciated how the ending wasn’t very predictable.Ī unique read that bridges the wonderment of future and space, while helping us dig deep into our own beliefs and ideas in the contemporary world. After all, she is a young girl with a heavy responsibility of mediation. I also like how Okorafor doesn’t make it easy for Binti to succeed. The concluding book wraps up all that comes before it through interesting twists. I love how the idea of different cultures and preconceived prejudices gets challenged in all of the books. Of course, having the vast expanses of space to explore provides a lot of material to create fascinating creatures. I really find the world-building fascinating. The whole Binti series is absolutely amazing. None (unless you’re not into SF would also recommend reading the books in order).Honest examination of identity, along with the values of family, friendship, and home.Exciting interstellar world-building and customs.A diverse protagonist with an affinity for math to really root for.

The conclusion to the series, Binti: The Night Masquerade, also didn’t disappoint. Okorafor wraps everything up with ease. You can read my five-star review on Goodreads here. I absolutely loved the first book, Binti.

Let me start by summarizing: The Binti series is amazing! You should really go out and read it. “This is the year when ingenuity stands high on the list.”

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